Gardening moon calendar – February 24, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)February 24, 2026 Date: February 24, 2026 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 7, 8 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 9:14 am Moonset: ↓ 1:53 am Moon Sign: Taurus ♉ and Gemini ♊ (from 2:23 am) Element: Earth | Air Moon phase: First Quarter at 12:28:58 pm Plant part: Root Days | Flower Days |
7 lunar day – until 9:14 am
8 lunar day – from 9:14 am
Moon position on February 24, 2026
On February 24 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 12:28:58 pm phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 8 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 48%. Moonrise will occur at 9:14 am and sunset at 1:53 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on February 24, 2026
At midday, the Moon is in the Gemini ♊ (±).
This sign has neutral fertility. Seeds planted today will develop moderately, producing plants that will require a lot of your attention throughout the growing season. Nor can you expect an abundant harvest, but there will be enough for your modest needs. It is believed that in Gemini it is favourable to plant mainly curly and ampel plants, as well as those with whiskers. It is better to stop work on dipping, weeding, thinning out seedlings, loosening, but it is better to wait with watering. It is a good time to harvest crops for long-term storage and fruit for seedlings, to prepare medicinal herbs, and to preserve, pickle and dry vegetables and fruit.
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 12:28:58 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 – 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.
