Gardening moon calendar – June 17, 2023

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

June 17, 2023

Gemini

Moon 17 June
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%

Date: June 17, 2023

Day of the week: Saturday

Moon age: 28, 29 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 2:36 am

Moonset:   ↓ 8:23 pm

Moon Sign: Gemini ♊

Element: Air

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Flower Days

28 lunar day – until 2:36 am
29 lunar day – from 2:36 am

Moon position on June 17, 2023

On June 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 29 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 1%. Moonrise will occur at 2:36 am and sunset at 8:23 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on June 17, 2023

At midday, the Moon is in the Gemini ♊ (±).

This sign has neutral fertility. Seeds planted today will develop moderately, producing plants that will require a lot of your attention throughout the growing season. Nor can you expect an abundant harvest, but there will be enough for your modest needs. It is believed that in Gemini it is favourable to plant mainly curly and ampel plants, as well as those with whiskers. It is better to stop work on dipping, weeding, thinning out seedlings, loosening, but it is better to wait with watering. It is a good time to harvest crops for long-term storage and fruit for seedlings, to prepare medicinal herbs, and to preserve, pickle and dry vegetables and fruit.

The middle of the day falls on the 29 lunar day ().

On this day the life energy is concentrated in the roots and at the base of the trunk. If possible, prune trees and shrubs and treat plants for pests and diseases. This is not a good time for planting and transplanting, grafting, deep loosening and other work that can traumatise the roots.

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.

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