Gardening moon calendar – February 17, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)February 17, 2026 Date: February 17, 2026 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 29, 30, 1 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 7:18 am Moonset: ↓ 5:26 pm Moon Sign: Aquarius ♒ and Pisces ♓ (from 2:19 pm) Element: Air | Water Moon phase: NEW MOON at 12:03:05 Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days |
29 lunar day – until 7:18 am
30 lunar day – from 7:18 am until 12:03 pm
1 lunar day – from 12:03 pm
Moon position on February 17, 2026
On February 17 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the NEW MOON at 12:03:05 phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aquarius ♒, 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 7:18 am and sunset at 5:26 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 17, 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 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 12:03:05 (–).
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 – 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.
