Gardening moon calendar – February 23, 2021
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)February 23, 2021 Date: February 23, 2021 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 12, 13 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 12:38 pm Moonset: ↓ 5:08 am Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ Element: Water Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days |
12 lunar day – until 12:38 pm
13 lunar day – from 12:38 pm
Moon position on February 23, 2021
On February 23 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 12 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 82%. Moonrise will occur at 12:38 pm and sunset at 5:08 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 23, 2021
At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ (+).
Cancer is considered the most fertile sign of the zodiac. Plants planted on this day will be particularly productive, but due to the large number of delicious and juicy fruits, taller crops will need additional support and support. It is important to note that the harvested crops are not suitable for long term storage and are not suitable for seed. During this time you can be involved in soaking and sowing, loosening, watering, fertilising, grafting, preparing medicinal herbs, canning, drying and other types of processing of harvested berries, vegetables and fruit.
The middle of the day falls on the 12 lunar day (±).
Favourable time for gardening. Sowing and planting plants that are more interested in tops than roots. Work the soil, remove weeds, thin out seedlings, pick seedlings, prune and pinch vegetable crops in the greenhouse. Do not yet prune fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, fruit and berry bushes.
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 – Tuesday (+).
Tuesday is ruled by the combative Mars, so an uncompromising fight against pests and weeds is paramount on this day. You can also devote your free time to hard work in the vegetable garden. You will recover much faster than usual.
