Gardening moon calendar – October 3, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)October 3, 2026 Date: October 3, 2026 Day of the week: Saturday Moon age: 23, 24 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 9:45 pm Moonset: ↓ 2:38 pm Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ Element: Water Moon phase: Third Quarter at 1:26:15 pm Plant part: Leaf Days |
23 lunar day – until 9:45 pm
24 lunar day – from 9:45 pm
Moon position on October 3, 2026
On October 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Third Quarter at 1:26:15 pm phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 23 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 52%. Moonrise will occur at 9:45 pm and sunset at 2:38 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on October 3, 2026
At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ (+).
Cancer is considered the most fertile sign of the zodiac. Plants planted on this day will be particularly productive, but due to the large number of delicious and juicy fruits, taller crops will need additional support and support. It is important to note that the harvested crops are not suitable for long term storage and are not suitable for seed. During this time you can be involved in soaking and sowing, loosening, watering, fertilising, grafting, preparing medicinal herbs, canning, drying and other types of processing of harvested berries, vegetables and fruit.
The middle of the day falls on the 23 lunar day (+).
Extremely favourable time to work on above-ground parts of plants. Prune trees and shrubs, cut back strawberry bushes, thin out shoots, weed, apply fertiliser, carry out the planned fight against pests and diseases of garden plants. It is a good time to sow plants whose main crop is formed underground. But don't water too much yet.
Current phase – Third Quarter at 1:26:15 pm (±).
The middle of the descending lunar cycle is a good time to sow root crops. They will grow safely, will not turn into arrows, and will produce a rich and high-quality harvest.
Influence of the day of the week – Saturday (±).
Saturday is ruled by Saturn, which is responsible for efficiency and learning. This is a good time to solve accumulated problems in the controlled dacha area.
