Gardening moon calendar – December 22, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)December 22, 2023 Date: December 22, 2023 Day of the week: Friday Moon age: 10, 11 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 12:52 pm Moonset: ↓ 2:51 am Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 2:55 am) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
10 lunar day – until 12:52 pm
11 lunar day – from 12:52 pm
Moon position on December 22, 2023
On December 22 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Taurus ♉, according to the calendar it is the 10 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 77%. Moonrise will occur at 12:52 pm and sunset at 2:51 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on December 22, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Taurus ♉ (+).
Taurus is a fertile sign. Plants planted today, after an initial delay in sprouting, will give you confident, vigorous growth and a good crop. However, the fruit will not keep well and will not be suitable for obtaining quality seed. With Taurus, the following types of work are optimal: soaking and sowing, moderate loosening, pinching and pruning, watering, drying, canning and harvesting for long-term storage. However, deep loosening that affects the roots and transplanting plants on this day is better avoided.
The middle of the day falls on the 10 lunar day (+).
It is a very favourable day for planting and transplanting trees and shrubs in the garden, also for planting seeds, seedlings and various saplings. Prepare, root and graft cuttings, actively water and fertilise garden plants, but do not rush into cutting and pruning.
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 – Friday (±).
Friday is the day of Venus, which means that dacha women should take care of their beauty. It is better to let your favourite man do the physical work in the garden.
