Gardening moon calendar – August 2, 2023
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)August 2, 2023 Date: August 2, 2023 Day of the week: Wednesday Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 8:45 pm Moonset: ↓ 4:43 am Moon Sign: Aquarius ♒ Element: Air Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Flower Days |
16 lunar day – until 8:45 pm
17 lunar day – from 8:45 pm
Moon position on August 2, 2023
On August 2 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius ♒, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 99%. Moonrise will occur at 8:45 pm and sunset at 4:43 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on August 2, 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 16 lunar day (–).
Take a break from active gardening and vegetable gardening. The movement of sap in the plants stops, the breathing of the soil slows down. It is recommended to do some tilling and loosening of beds, weeding. You can apply fertiliser and water moderately, as well as carry out complex treatments against weeds and pests. Do not plant, transplant, pick, cut or prune any plants.
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 – 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.
