Gardening moon calendar – December 23, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)December 23, 2023 Date: December 23, 2023 Day of the week: Saturday Moon age: 11, 12 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 1:10 pm Moonset: ↓ 4:15 am Moon Sign: Taurus ♉ Element: Earth Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Root Days |
11 lunar day – until 1:10 pm
12 lunar day – from 1:10 pm
Moon position on December 23, 2023
On December 23 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 11 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 86%. Moonrise will occur at 1:10 pm and sunset at 4:15 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on December 23, 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 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 – Saturday (±).
Saturday is ruled by Saturn, which is responsible for efficiency and learning. This is a good time to solve accumulated problems in the controlled dacha area.
