Gardening moon calendar – March 17, 2019
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)March 17, 2019 Date: March 17, 2019 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 11, 12 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 1:15 pm Moonset: ↓ 4:31 am Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 12:48 am) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
11 lunar day – until 1:15 pm
12 lunar day – from 1:15 pm
Moon position on March 17, 2019
On March 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 11 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 81%. Moonrise will occur at 1:15 pm and sunset at 4:31 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on March 17, 2019
At midday, the Moon is in the Leo ♌ (–).
During this time it is advisable to take a break from most gardening activities related to planting and growing plants. The only exception is rejuvenation and shaping pruning. The crop harvested in Leo will keep well for a long time. The ripe fruit can be used to harvest its high quality seeds. It is also a good time to prepare the harvest by canning, drying, etc. It is worth avoiding watering and fertilising with organic and mineral fertilisers.
The middle of the day falls on the 11 lunar day (+).
Today, planting, transplanting, pruning, grafting, rooting and thinning out will be favourable. Cutting and pruning can be done carefully, but it is better to refrain from heavy pruning for the time being. It is advisable to give the plants plenty of water and a moderate amount of organic and mineral fertiliser. At the same time you can loosen and cultivate the soil.
Current phase – Waxing Gibbous (+).
This is a good time for sowing plants with above-ground crops. Pruning on this day will have the maximum stimulating effect. Among the favourable types of work at this time are planting and transplanting ornamental, fruit and berry trees and shrubs, rooting cuttings, grafting, watering and fertilising. When working with the roots of plants, try to cause them as little damage as possible.
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.
