Gardening moon calendar – May 15, 2024
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 15, 2024 Date: May 15, 2024 Day of the week: Wednesday Moon age: 8, 9 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 10:47 am Moonset: ↓ 1:44 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 9:37 pm) Element: Fire | Earth Moon phase: First Quarter at 11:49:35 am Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days |
8 lunar day – until 10:47 am
9 lunar day – from 10:47 am
Moon position on May 15, 2024
On May 15 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 11:49:35 am phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 9 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 49%. Moonrise will occur at 10:47 am and sunset at 1:44 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 15, 2024
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 9 lunar day (+).
A good day for gardening. Feel free to plant and transplant above-ground crops, loosen and mulch the soil, weed, root and graft cuttings. This is a good time to water and fertilise, but it is better to hold off on pruning.
Current phase – First Quarter at 11:49:35 am (+).
A favourable time to sow seeds that will produce above-ground fruit plants. It is also a good time to harvest mature crops.
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.
