Gardening moon calendar – October 20, 2022
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 20, 2022 Date: October 20, 2022 Day of the week: Thursday Moon age: 24, 25 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 12:05 am Moonset: ↓ 3:44 pm Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 4:36 pm) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: Waning Crescent Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
24 lunar day – until 12:05 am
25 lunar day – from 12:05 am
Moon position on October 20, 2022
On October 20 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 25 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 26%. Moonrise will occur at 12:05 am and sunset at 3:44 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 20, 2022
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 25 lunar day (±).
On this day, refuse to set any work records; calm and measured gardening with good breaks to rest and contemplate the beauty of the surroundings is welcome. Planting root-bearing plants, applying gentle organic fertilisers, spraying against pests and diseases. Free time can be used to improve the garden. Now is not the time to pick seedlings, actively weed or loosen the soil, or do anything that could damage the roots. Heavy watering is also not recommended.
Current phase – Waning Crescent (±).
The moon is waning, which means that the active energy is beginning to flow into the lower part of the plants. This is a good time to sow crops that produce underground. The high sensitivity of the roots at this time imposes certain restrictions on careless manipulation with them. Pest control, weeding, thinning out of seedlings, pruning of shoots and whiskers, fertilisation with organic substances can be carried out strictly under the roots. It is a good time to harvest, as the fruit will keep longer.
Influence of the day of the week – Thursday (+).
Thursday is controlled by the giant Jupiter. This is the best day for weeding and transplanting plants. However, any other business will also go well. If you don't have a plan, trust your intuition to tell you what to do first today.
