Gardening moon calendar – March 22, 2026

Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)

March 22, 2026

Taurus

Moon 22 March
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 14%

Date: March 22, 2026

Day of the week: Sunday

Moon age: 4, 5 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 6:49 am

Moonset:   ↓ 11:37 pm

Moon Sign: Taurus ♉

Element: Earth

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent

Plant part: Root Days

4 lunar day – until 6:49 am
5 lunar day – from 6:49 am

Moon position on March 22, 2026

On March 22 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Taurus ♉, according to the calendar it is the 5 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 14%. Moonrise will occur at 6:49 am and sunset at 11:37 pm.

Influence and characteristics of the Moon on March 22, 2026

At midday, the Moon is in the Taurus ♉ (+).

Taurus is a fertile sign. Plants planted today, after an initial delay in sprouting, will give you confident, vigorous growth and a good crop. However, the fruit will not keep well and will not be suitable for obtaining quality seed. With Taurus, the following types of work are optimal: soaking and sowing, moderate loosening, pinching and pruning, watering, drying, canning and harvesting for long-term storage. However, deep loosening that affects the roots and transplanting plants on this day is better avoided.

The middle of the day falls on the 5 lunar day (+).

Life energy is actively transferred from the roots to the leaves and fruits above ground. On this day, all planting and transplanting, grafting, pruning and pinching will be successful. But today it is better to refrain from significant pruning and transplanting of shrubs and trees.

Current phase – Waxing Crescent (+).

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 – 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.

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