Lunar Phases & Moon Planting October 2023

Lunar Phases & Moon Planting – October 2023

Last Quarter:  Fri 6 Oct 2023 at 11.47pm AEST at 13 Cancer

A time of reorientation as the light of the Moon decreases, eventually going into the low-energy time of Old Moon just before the cycle begins again with the next New Moon.

Moon planting: The last week of the Moon cycle is the best time for weeding and composting.

Solar Eclipse New Moon:  Sun 15 Oct 2023 at 3.55am AEST at 21 Libra  

A time of renewed energy as a new cycle starts, intensified by the eclipse.

Moon planting: The week following the New Moon is the best time for planting leafy greens.

First Quarter:  Sun 22 Oct 2023 at 1.29pm at 28 Capricorn

A time to take decisive action with unfolding events as the light of the Moon continues to grow.

Moon planting: The week following First Quarter Moon is ideal for planting fruiting vegetables.

Lunar Eclipse Full Moon:  Sun 29 Oct 2023 at 6.24am AEST at 5 Taurus

A high energy time when things come to fruition or events come to a head, intensified by the eclipse.

Moon planting: The week following Full Moon is the best time for planting root crops.

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