Gardening moon calendar – December 17, 2024
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)December 17, 2024 Date: December 17, 2024 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 17, 18 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 5:45 pm Moonset: ↓ 10:27 am Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 11:30 pm) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
17 lunar day – until 5:45 pm
18 lunar day – from 5:45 pm
Moon position on December 17, 2024
On December 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 17 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 95%. Moonrise will occur at 5:45 pm and sunset at 10:27 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on December 17, 2024
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 17 lunar day (+).
As the gravitational pull of the celestial satellite increases, the juices and vital energy begin their downward movement towards the roots. This is a favourable time for planting and sowing, especially those whose fruits are formed underground. In the meantime, you can do things like thinning out seedlings and weeding. Passing, cutting, pruning and pinching are still not recommended.
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.
