Gardening moon calendar – February 24, 2019
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)February 24, 2019 Date: February 24, 2019 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 20, 21 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 11:55 pm Moonset: ↓ 9:29 am Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏ Element: Water Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days |
20 lunar day – until 11:55 pm
21 lunar day – from 11:55 pm
Moon position on February 24, 2019
On February 24 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Scorpio ♏, according to the calendar it is the 20 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 72%. Moonrise will occur at 11:55 pm and sunset at 9:29 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 24, 2019
At midday, the Moon is in the Scorpio ♏ (+).
A very fertile sign, second only to Cancer in strength. But unlike the latter, plants planted during these days have a stronger stem, and the fruits collected from them are perfectly stored and can be used to obtain quality seeds. When the moon is in Scorpio, soaking and sowing seeds, grafting, watering and feeding plants are favourable. Do not do work such as transplanting, root division, deep loosening and weeding, pruning and pinching.
The middle of the day falls on the 20 lunar day (±).
Today the plants are dormant, but you can generally work on their above-ground parts. Grafting, pruning and moderate pruning of old, diseased and thickening branches, pest and weed control, thinning of seedlings, pruning of whiskers without damaging the roots, harvesting of mature plants. Avoid heavy watering on this day as the roots may start to rot.
Current phase – Waning Gibbous (±).
The moon is waning, which means that the active energy is beginning to flow into the lower part of the plants. This is a good time to sow crops that produce underground. The high sensitivity of the roots at this time imposes certain restrictions on careless manipulation with them. Pest control, weeding, thinning out of seedlings, pruning of shoots and whiskers, fertilisation with organic substances can be carried out strictly under the roots. It is a good time to harvest, as the fruit will keep longer.
Influence of the day of the week – Sunday (±).
Sunday is under the patronage of the sun. This is the time to rest from pressing matters and spend your free time in joy and fun, in the circle of family, friends and like-minded people. In the garden you can do light work that does not require much effort or energy.
