Gardening moon calendar – January 18, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)January 18, 2026 Date: January 18, 2026 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 29, 30, 1 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 8:15 am Moonset: ↓ 3:46 pm Moon Sign: Capricorn ♑ and Aquarius ♒ (from 10:28 pm) Element: Earth | Air Moon phase: NEW MOON at 19:53:16 Plant part: Root Days | Flower Days |
29 lunar day – until 8:15 am
30 lunar day – from 8:15 am until 7:53 pm
1 lunar day – from 7:53 pm
Moon position on January 18, 2026
On January 18 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the NEW MOON at 19:53:16 phase in the zodiacal constellation of Capricorn ♑, according to the calendar it is the 30 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 0%. Moonrise will occur at 8:15 am and sunset at 3:46 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on January 18, 2026
At midday, the Moon is in the Capricorn ♑ (+).
Capricorn is a moderately fertile sign. The harvest from crops planted on these days will not be record-breaking, but it will be good enough. The fruits will last for a long time. This period is especially favourable for planting seedlings of trees, shrubs and perennials. They will bear fruit for a very long time. From the whole list of possible works in Capricorn it is better to stop at soaking and sowing seeds, planting seedlings and rootstocks, transplanting, pruning, pinching and grafting of cultivated plants, taking cuttings. All root and leaf feeding will be successful today. If you have free time, you can make preparations for winter. Take special care with the roots of plants at this time; it is better to leave them alone if possible.
The middle of the day falls on the 30 lunar day (±).
This is a better day for pruning trees and shrubs and improving the site. Avoid sowing, transplanting, loosening and dipping. Be very careful when using garden tools.
Current phase – NEW MOON at 19:53:16 (–).
An extremely unfavourable day for working with plants. If possible, devote it to weeding, pest control and various preparatory tasks. A little watering and light tilling of the soil is acceptable.
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.
