Gardening moon calendar – March 3, 2024
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)March 3, 2024 Date: March 3, 2024 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 22, 23 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 1:55 am Moonset: ↓ 9:12 am Moon Sign: Sagittarius ♐ Element: Fire Moon phase: Third Quarter at 3:25:24 pm Plant part: Fruit Days |
22 lunar day – until 1:55 am
23 lunar day – from 1:55 am
Moon position on March 3, 2024
On March 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Third Quarter at 3:25:24 pm phase in the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius ♐, according to the calendar it is the 23 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 53%. Moonrise will occur at 1:55 am and sunset at 9:12 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on March 3, 2024
At midday, the Moon is in the Sagittarius ♐ (±).
Sagittarius is one of the less fertile signs. Planted crops will grow fairly steadily, but the harvest will be modest. However, the fruit you do get will be fully ripe and can be used to produce your own quality seed. Boldly plant today all plants that are primarily decorative, including seedlings of all trees and shrubs (including fruit and berries). Work on this day can focus on weeding, thinning out seedlings, pruning, cutting back whiskers, digging, loosening and dipping. This is a good time to prepare your produce in advance. During Sagittarius it is better to avoid watering, pruning and pinching. The wounds the plants receive may not heal for a long time and become open gates for various pathogens.
The middle of the day falls on the 23 lunar day (+).
Extremely favourable time to work on above-ground parts of plants. Prune trees and shrubs, cut back strawberry bushes, thin out shoots, weed, apply fertiliser, carry out the planned fight against pests and diseases of garden plants. It is a good time to sow plants whose main crop is formed underground. But don't water too much yet.
Current phase – Third Quarter at 3:25:24 pm (±).
The middle of the descending lunar cycle is a good time to sow root crops. They will grow safely, will not turn into arrows, and will produce a rich and high-quality harvest.
Influence of the day of the week – Sunday (±).
Sunday is under the patronage of the sun. This is the time to rest from pressing matters and spend your free time in joy and fun, in the circle of family, friends and like-minded people. In the garden you can do light work that does not require much effort or energy.
