Lunar Calendar for Thursday, May 28, 2026
Moon in Scorpio · waxing gibbous · lunar day 12
- 93% illuminated
- Element Water
- Wet day
- 249,682 miles (401,825 km)
At , the Moon moves into Scorpio.
Feelings run deep and intuition is sharp. Scorpio days suit concentrated work and plain truth. Keep passions in hand.
Waxing gibbous
More than half of the Moon is lit, and the disk fills out night by night toward the full moon. It dominates the late-evening sky. In lunar tradition, the days before a full moon are the peak of the building phase, when projects and preparations come to a head.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now descending: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little lower than the day before. In planting tradition, the descending Moon draws strength toward the roots—a time for planting, transplanting, and pruning.
Element of the day
- Element
- Water
- Day character
- Wet
A wet water day in Scorpio is an intense one in tradition; feelings tend to run high.
Lunar day 12
The twelfth lunar day favors good deeds and quiet: give, help, and settle the mind.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the reproductive organs and urinary tract.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition favors gentle movement and no heavy lifting.
Scorpio days belong to the lower belly, and lunar tradition advises against hair removal on these days.
Do not skimp on fluids today; the urinary tract wants a steady supply.
May favors exercise outdoors; build fitness gradually. Do not underestimate the first strong sun: half an hour of it is plenty at first, and a hat helps.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Carbohydrates and starches
Scorpio days belong to carbohydrates. Whole grains, potatoes, and legumes are the day’s staples, and tradition keeps bread, pasta, and rice to modest portions.
Under a waxing Moon, whole grains are the traditional choice.
Before the full moon, tradition holds, food nourishes most: an ideal time to top up minerals and vitamins.
May brings asparagus, strawberries, young lettuce, and radishes. Fresh dairy with spring vegetables makes a simple May meal.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: new potatoes and asparagus.
Tip of the day: a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast; carbohydrates are processed well today, tradition says.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Leaf
May belongs to planting out: once your last frost date has passed, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchini can go outdoors. Sow beans and corn, and plant celeriac and leeks. Harvest the first lettuce and radishes, and late in the month the first strawberries.
A good day for gathering spices and herbs of every kind.
A good day to gather herb leaves, from young plants only; flowered or cut plants are past their best, tradition says. Mid-morning after the dew is the time; only nettle waits for the waning Moon.
Scorpio days are leaf days: leafy greens, herbs, and watering get the attention. Herbalists gather herbs for the bladder and the reproductive organs on Scorpio days.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
Graft fruit trees.
The waxing Moon favors the parts of plants above ground; now is the time for zucchini, leeks, and beans.
A leaf day supports leafy vegetables and herbs, right now especially leeks and lettuce.
The harvest is coming in: lettuce, radishes, and the first strawberries.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is May 28th?
On May 28, 2026, the Moon was waxing gibbous, 93% lit, in the sign of Scorpio. It was day 12 of the lunar cycle.
Is May 28, 2026 a full moon?
No. On May 28, 2026, the Moon was waxing gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was May 31, 2026.
What day is the full moon in May 2026?
The full moon in May 2026 fell twice: the Flower Moon on May 1, 2026, at 5:23 PM UTC, and the Blue Moon on May 31, 2026, at 8:45 AM UTC.
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