Gardening moon calendar – May 11, 2019
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 11, 2019 Date: May 11, 2019 Day of the week: Saturday Moon age: 7, 8 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 10:02 am Moonset: ↓ 1:14 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ Element: Fire Moon phase: Waxing Crescent Plant part: Fruit Days |
7 lunar day – until 10:02 am
8 lunar day – from 10:02 am
Moon position on May 11, 2019
On May 11 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 8 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 42%. Moonrise will occur at 10:02 am and sunset at 1:14 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 11, 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 8 lunar day (–).
The unstable energy of this day imposes certain restrictions on garden and kitchen work. Clear the area of leaves, haulm and other household waste. Remember to water plants well.
Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).
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 – Saturday (±).
Saturday is ruled by Saturn, which is responsible for efficiency and learning. This is a good time to solve accumulated problems in the controlled dacha area.
