Gardening moon calendar – April 15, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)April 15, 2023 Date: April 15, 2023 Day of the week: Saturday Moon age: 24, 25 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 3:48 am Moonset: ↓ 12:39 pm Moon Sign: Aquarius ♒ and Pisces ♓ (from 11:09 pm) Element: Air | Water Moon phase: Waning Crescent Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days |
24 lunar day – until 3:48 am
25 lunar day – from 3:48 am
Moon position on April 15, 2023
On April 15 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius ♒, according to the calendar it is the 25 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 28%. Moonrise will occur at 3:48 am and sunset at 12:39 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on April 15, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Aquarius ♒ (–).
Aquarius is considered one of the least fertile signs. Plants planted on this day can become permanent survivors. There is no chance of at least a reasonable yield. However, this is a time when a lot of agro-technical work can be carried out successfully. Weeding, loosening, thinning, pruning and pinching of shoots will be favourable today. You can shape the crowns of fruit and ornamental bushes and prune the whiskers of strawberries. Do not water or feed cultivated plants during Aquarius as there is a high risk of root rot and other root system diseases.
The middle of the day falls on the 25 lunar day (±).
On this day, refuse to set any work records; calm and measured gardening with good breaks to rest and contemplate the beauty of the surroundings is welcome. Planting root-bearing plants, applying gentle organic fertilisers, spraying against pests and diseases. Free time can be used to improve the garden. Now is not the time to pick seedlings, actively weed or loosen the soil, or do anything that could damage the roots. Heavy watering is also not recommended.
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 – 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.
