Gardening moon calendar – April 20, 2021
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)April 20, 2021 Date: April 20, 2021 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 9, 10 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 10:13 am Moonset: ↓ 2:28 am Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 6:04 am) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: First Quarter at 7:00:00 am Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
9 lunar day – until 10:13 am
10 lunar day – from 10:13 am
Moon position on April 20, 2021
On April 20 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 7:00:00 am phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 10 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 51%. Moonrise will occur at 10:13 am and sunset at 2:28 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on April 20, 2021
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 10 lunar day (+).
It is a very favourable day for planting and transplanting trees and shrubs in the garden, also for planting seeds, seedlings and various saplings. Prepare, root and graft cuttings, actively water and fertilise garden plants, but do not rush into cutting and pruning.
Current phase – First Quarter at 7:00:00 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 – 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.
