Gardening moon calendar – January 3, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)January 3, 2023 Date: January 3, 2023 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 11, 12 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 1:09 pm Moonset: ↓ 5:07 am Moon Sign: Taurus ♉ and Gemini ♊ (from 2:54 am) Element: Earth | Air Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Root Days | Flower Days |
11 lunar day – until 1:09 pm
12 lunar day – from 1:09 pm
Moon position on January 3, 2023
On January 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 11 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 89%. Moonrise will occur at 1:09 pm and sunset at 5:07 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 3, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Gemini ♊ (±).
This sign has neutral fertility. Seeds planted today will develop moderately, producing plants that will require a lot of your attention throughout the growing season. Nor can you expect an abundant harvest, but there will be enough for your modest needs. It is believed that in Gemini it is favourable to plant mainly curly and ampel plants, as well as those with whiskers. It is better to stop work on dipping, weeding, thinning out seedlings, loosening, but it is better to wait with watering. It is a good time to harvest crops for long-term storage and fruit for seedlings, to prepare medicinal herbs, and to preserve, pickle and dry vegetables and fruit.
The middle of the day falls on the 11 lunar day (+).
Today, planting, transplanting, pruning, grafting, rooting and thinning out will be favourable. Cutting and pruning can be done carefully, but it is better to refrain from heavy pruning for the time being. It is advisable to give the plants plenty of water and a moderate amount of organic and mineral fertiliser. At the same time you can loosen and cultivate the soil.
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.
