Gardening moon calendar – October 18, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 18, 2026 Date: October 18, 2026 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 8, 9 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 2:15 pm Moonset: ↓ 10:04 pm Moon Sign: Capricorn ♑ Element: Earth Moon phase: First Quarter at 4:13:36 pm Plant part: Root Days |
8 lunar day – until 2:15 pm
9 lunar day – from 2:15 pm
Moon position on October 18, 2026
On October 18 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 4:13:36 pm phase in the zodiacal constellation of Capricorn ♑, according to the calendar it is the 8 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 47%. Moonrise will occur at 2:15 pm and sunset at 10:04 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 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 8 lunar day (–).
The unstable energy of this day imposes certain restrictions on garden and kitchen work. Clear the area of leaves, haulm and other household waste. Remember to water plants well.
Current phase – First Quarter at 4:13:36 pm (+).
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 – 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.
