Gardening moon calendar – May 12, 2019
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 12, 2019 Date: May 12, 2019 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 8, 9 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 11:20 am Moonset: ↓ 1:50 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 4:19 pm) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: First Quarter at 1:12:59 am Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
8 lunar day – until 11:20 am
9 lunar day – from 11:20 am
Moon position on May 12, 2019
On May 12 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 1:12:59 am phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 9 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 54%. Moonrise will occur at 11:20 am and sunset at 1:50 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 12, 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 9 lunar day (+).
A good day for gardening. Feel free to plant and transplant above-ground crops, loosen and mulch the soil, weed, root and graft cuttings. This is a good time to water and fertilise, but it is better to hold off on pruning.
Current phase – First Quarter at 1:12:59 am (+).
A favourable time to sow seeds that will produce above-ground fruit plants. It is also a good time to harvest mature crops.
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.
