Gardening moon calendar – April 24, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)April 24, 2026 Date: April 24, 2026 Day of the week: Friday Moon age: 7, 8 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 10:44 am Moonset: ↓ 2:21 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ Element: Fire Moon phase: First Quarter at 2:33:21 am Plant part: Fruit Days |
7 lunar day – until 10:44 am
8 lunar day – from 10:44 am
Moon position on April 24, 2026
On April 24 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the First Quarter at 2:33:21 am phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 8 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 53%. Moonrise will occur at 10:44 am and sunset at 2:21 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on April 24, 2026
At midday, the Moon is in the Leo ♌ (–).
During this time it is advisable to take a break from most gardening activities related to planting and growing plants. The only exception is rejuvenation and shaping pruning. The crop harvested in Leo will keep well for a long time. The ripe fruit can be used to harvest its high quality seeds. It is also a good time to prepare the harvest by canning, drying, etc. It is worth avoiding watering and fertilising with organic and mineral fertilisers.
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 2:33:21 am (+).
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 – Friday (±).
Friday is the day of Venus, which means that dacha women should take care of their beauty. It is better to let your favourite man do the physical work in the garden.
