Gardening moon calendar – May 9, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 9, 2023 Date: May 9, 2023 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 20 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ --:-- Moonset: ↓ 6:23 am Moon Sign: Capricorn ♑ Element: Earth Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Root Days |
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Moon position on May 9, 2023
On May 9 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Capricorn ♑, according to the calendar it is the 20 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 84%. Moonrise will occur at 3:00 am and sunset at 6:23 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 9, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Capricorn ♑ (+).
Capricorn is a moderately fertile sign. The harvest from crops planted on these days will not be record-breaking, but it will be good enough. The fruits will last for a long time. This period is especially favourable for planting seedlings of trees, shrubs and perennials. They will bear fruit for a very long time. From the whole list of possible works in Capricorn it is better to stop at soaking and sowing seeds, planting seedlings and rootstocks, transplanting, pruning, pinching and grafting of cultivated plants, taking cuttings. All root and leaf feeding will be successful today. If you have free time, you can make preparations for winter. Take special care with the roots of plants at this time; it is better to leave them alone if possible.
The middle of the day falls on the 20 lunar day (±).
Today the plants are dormant, but you can generally work on their above-ground parts. Grafting, pruning and moderate pruning of old, diseased and thickening branches, pest and weed control, thinning of seedlings, pruning of whiskers without damaging the roots, harvesting of mature plants. Avoid heavy watering on this day as the roots may start to rot.
Current phase – Waning Gibbous (±).
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 – Tuesday (+).
Tuesday is ruled by the combative Mars, so an uncompromising fight against pests and weeds is paramount on this day. You can also devote your free time to hard work in the vegetable garden. You will recover much faster than usual.
