Gardening moon calendar – July 18, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)July 18, 2023 Date: July 18, 2023 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 1, 2 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 4:04 am Moonset: ↓ 9:11 pm Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 4:38 am) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: Waxing Crescent Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
1 lunar day – until 4:04 am
2 lunar day – from 4:04 am
Moon position on July 18, 2023
On July 18 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 2 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 0%. Moonrise will occur at 4:04 am and sunset at 9:11 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on July 18, 2023
At midday, the Moon is in the Leo ♌ (–).
During this time it is advisable to take a break from most gardening activities related to planting and growing plants. The only exception is rejuvenation and shaping pruning. The crop harvested in Leo will keep well for a long time. The ripe fruit can be used to harvest its high quality seeds. It is also a good time to prepare the harvest by canning, drying, etc. It is worth avoiding watering and fertilising with organic and mineral fertilisers.
The middle of the day falls on the 2 lunar day (+).
After a period of rest, plant sap will begin to rise from the roots to the top of the plant. This is a good time for planting seeds and seedlings, transplanting trees and shrubs, watering and feeding plants, grafting and rooting cuttings. It is better not to do any pruning today.
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 – 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.
