Gardening moon calendar – May 9, 2028
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)May 9, 2028 Date: May 9, 2028 Day of the week: Tuesday Moon age: 15, 16 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 9:11 pm Moonset: ↓ 4:01 am Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏ and Sagittarius ♐ (from 3:07 pm) Element: Water | Fire Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days |
15 lunar day – until 9:11 pm
16 lunar day – from 9:11 pm
Moon position on May 9, 2028
On May 9 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Scorpio ♏, according to the calendar it is the 15 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 100%. Moonrise will occur at 9:11 pm and sunset at 4:01 am.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on May 9, 2028
At midday, the Moon is in the Scorpio ♏ (+).
A very fertile sign, second only to Cancer in strength. But unlike the latter, plants planted during these days have a stronger stem, and the fruits collected from them are perfectly stored and can be used to obtain quality seeds. When the moon is in Scorpio, soaking and sowing seeds, grafting, watering and feeding plants are favourable. Do not do work such as transplanting, root division, deep loosening and weeding, pruning and pinching.
The middle of the day falls on the 15 lunar day (+).
Energy on this day is bubbling and often out of control. It is better to concentrate on loosening the soil, making beds, applying organic and mineral fertiliser and harvesting. If possible, avoid picking, pruning, cutting and grafting.
Current phase – Waning Gibbous (±).
The moon is waning, which means that the active energy is beginning to flow into the lower part of the plants. This is a good time to sow crops that produce underground. The high sensitivity of the roots at this time imposes certain restrictions on careless manipulation with them. Pest control, weeding, thinning out of seedlings, pruning of shoots and whiskers, fertilisation with organic substances can be carried out strictly under the roots. It is a good time to harvest, as the fruit will keep longer.
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.
