Gardening moon calendar – October 17, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 17, 2023 Date: October 17, 2023 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 3, 4 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 9:42 am Moonset: ↓ 5:52 pm Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏ and Sagittarius ♐ (from 7:34 pm) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: Waxing Crescent Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
3 lunar day – until 9:42 am
4 lunar day – from 9:42 am
Moon position on October 17, 2023
On October 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Scorpio ♏, according to the calendar it is the 4 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 7%. Moonrise will occur at 9:42 am and sunset at 5:52 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 17, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Scorpio ♏ (+).
A very fertile sign, second only to Cancer in strength. But unlike the latter, plants planted during these days have a stronger stem, and the fruits collected from them are perfectly stored and can be used to obtain quality seeds. When the moon is in Scorpio, soaking and sowing seeds, grafting, watering and feeding plants are favourable. Do not do work such as transplanting, root division, deep loosening and weeding, pruning and pinching.
The middle of the day falls on the 4 lunar day (+).
Sap movement activity increases significantly. Seeds soaked today will swell and germinate faster, and sprouts will grow confidently. In the garden you can do the hard and responsible work you have been putting off for a long time.
Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).
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.
