Gardening moon calendar – July 9, 2024

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

July 9, 2024

Leo

Moon 9 July
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 12%

Date: July 9, 2024

Day of the week: Tuesday

Moon age: 4, 5 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 7:26 am

Moonset:   ↓ 10:21 pm

Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 1:32 pm)

Element: Fire | Earth

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days

4 lunar day – until 7:26 am
5 lunar day – from 7:26 am

Moon position on July 9, 2024

On July 9 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 5 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 12%. Moonrise will occur at 7:26 am and sunset at 10:21 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on July 9, 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 5 lunar day (+).

Life energy is actively transferred from the roots to the leaves and fruits above ground. On this day, all planting and transplanting, grafting, pruning and pinching will be successful. But today it is better to refrain from significant pruning and transplanting of shrubs and trees.

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.

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