Gardening moon calendar – October 21, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 21, 2026 Date: October 21, 2026 Day of the week: Wednesday Moon age: 11, 12 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 3:07 pm Moonset: ↓ 12:33 am Moon Sign: Aquarius ♒ and Pisces ♓ (from 12:33 pm) Element: Air | Water Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days |
11 lunar day – until 3:07 pm
12 lunar day – from 3:07 pm
Moon position on October 21, 2026
On October 21 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius ♒, according to the calendar it is the 11 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 75%. Moonrise will occur at 3:07 pm and sunset at 12:33 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 21, 2026
At midday, the Moon is in the Aquarius ♒ (–).
Aquarius is considered one of the least fertile signs. Plants planted on this day can become permanent survivors. There is no chance of at least a reasonable yield. However, this is a time when a lot of agro-technical work can be carried out successfully. Weeding, loosening, thinning, pruning and pinching of shoots will be favourable today. You can shape the crowns of fruit and ornamental bushes and prune the whiskers of strawberries. Do not water or feed cultivated plants during Aquarius as there is a high risk of root rot and other root system diseases.
The middle of the day falls on the 11 lunar day (+).
Today, planting, transplanting, pruning, grafting, rooting and thinning out will be favourable. Cutting and pruning can be done carefully, but it is better to refrain from heavy pruning for the time being. It is advisable to give the plants plenty of water and a moderate amount of organic and mineral fertiliser. At the same time you can loosen and cultivate the soil.
Current phase – Waxing Gibbous (+).
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 – 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.
