Gardening moon calendar – May 24, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 24, 2023 Date: May 24, 2023 Day of the week: Wednesday Moon age: 5, 6 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 7:20 am Moonset: ↓ 12:12 am Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 2:21 pm) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: Waxing Crescent Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
5 lunar day – until 7:20 am
6 lunar day – from 7:20 am
Moon position on May 24, 2023
On May 24 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 6 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 21%. Moonrise will occur at 7:20 am and sunset at 12:12 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 24, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ (+).
Cancer is considered the most fertile sign of the zodiac. Plants planted on this day will be particularly productive, but due to the large number of delicious and juicy fruits, taller crops will need additional support and support. It is important to note that the harvested crops are not suitable for long term storage and are not suitable for seed. During this time you can be involved in soaking and sowing, loosening, watering, fertilising, grafting, preparing medicinal herbs, canning, drying and other types of processing of harvested berries, vegetables and fruit.
The middle of the day falls on the 6 lunar day (+).
Dedicate today to planting and transplanting, loosening and cultivating the soil, feeding and watering the plants. Do not pick or prune.
Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).
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 – Wednesday (+).
Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. It is considered a good day for any work on the property. It is even possible to make a small margin for the second half of the week.
