Gardening moon calendar – October 8, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 8, 2023 Date: October 8, 2023 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 24, 25 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 11:53 pm Moonset: ↓ 3:50 pm Moon Sign: Leo ♌ Element: Fire Moon phase: Waning Crescent Plant part: Fruit Days |
24 lunar day – until 11:53 pm
25 lunar day – from 11:53 pm
Moon position on October 8, 2023
On October 8 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 24 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 33%. Moonrise will occur at 11:53 pm and sunset at 3:50 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 8, 2023
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 24 lunar day (+).
This is a good day for gardening. You can plant and sow plants, prune and graft trees and shrubs, do general landscaping of the property, make the planned fertilisation. If possible, avoid picking seedlings today.
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 – Sunday (±).
Sunday is under the patronage of the sun. This is the time to rest from pressing matters and spend your free time in joy and fun, in the circle of family, friends and like-minded people. In the garden you can do light work that does not require much effort or energy.
