Gardening moon calendar – May 22, 2026
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 22, 2026 Date: May 22, 2026 Day of the week: Friday Moon age: 6, 7 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 9:54 am Moonset: ↓ 12:46 am Moon Sign: Leo ♌ Element: Fire Moon phase: Waxing Crescent Plant part: Fruit Days |
6 lunar day – until 9:54 am
7 lunar day – from 9:54 am
Moon position on May 22, 2026
On May 22 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 7 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 38%. Moonrise will occur at 9:54 am and sunset at 12:46 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 22, 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 7 lunar day (+).
It is a good day for most gardening tasks. For example, planting and transplanting, watering and fertilising, preparing cuttings, working the soil, preparing seeds, preparing home-made preparations for winter.
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 – 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.
