Gardening moon calendar – October 3, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 3, 2023 Date: October 3, 2023 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 19, 20 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 7:07 pm Moonset: ↓ 11:32 am Moon Sign: Taurus ♉ and Gemini ♊ (from 5:02 am) Element: Earth | Air Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Root Days | Flower Days |
19 lunar day – until 7:07 pm
20 lunar day – from 7:07 pm
Moon position on October 3, 2023
On October 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 19 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 80%. Moonrise will occur at 7:07 pm and sunset at 11:32 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 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 19 lunar day (+).
Above-ground shoots are now tolerant of minor damage, but roots react acutely to any intervention. It is therefore safe to prune, pluck, graze, pinch and graft plants, but be more careful when weeding and thinning seedlings, and refrain from deep loosening, planting and transplanting plants. Watering and moderate feeding with organic fertiliser is acceptable.
Current phase – Waning Gibbous (±).
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 – 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.
