Gardening moon calendar – August 16, 2028
Royal Observatory (51°28′40″N 0°00′05″W GMT 0)August 16, 2028 Date: August 16, 2028 Day of the week: Wednesday Moon age: 26 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ --:-- Moonset: ↓ 4:57 pm Moon Sign: Gemini ♊ and Cancer ♋ (from 11:02 am) Element: Air | Water Moon phase: Waning Crescent Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days |
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Moon position on August 16, 2028
On August 16 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 26 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 21%. Moonrise will occur at 3:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm.
Influence and characteristics of the Moon on August 16, 2028
At midday, the Moon is in the Cancer ♋ (+).
Cancer is considered the most fertile sign of the zodiac. Plants planted on this day will be particularly productive, but due to the large number of delicious and juicy fruits, taller crops will need additional support and support. It is important to note that the harvested crops are not suitable for long term storage and are not suitable for seed. During this time you can be involved in soaking and sowing, loosening, watering, fertilising, grafting, preparing medicinal herbs, canning, drying and other types of processing of harvested berries, vegetables and fruit.
The middle of the day falls on the 26 lunar day (±).
You can prune and graft trees and shrubs, treat plants for pests and diseases, and generally improve the garden. It is obligatory to exclude abundant watering.
Current phase – Waning Crescent (±).
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 – Wednesday (+).
Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. It is considered a good day for any work on the property. It is even possible to make a small margin for the second half of the week.
