Biodynamic planting calendar May 2030
The moon in May 2030
Moon phases
- The New Moon falls on May 2, 2030 at 15:12.
- The First Quarter falls on May 10, 2030 at 18:11.
- The Full Moon falls on May 17, 2030 at 12:19.
- The Last Quarter falls on May 24, 2030 at 05:58.
Waxing and waning
- waxing: 3–17
- waning: 1–2, 18–31
Ascending and descending
- ascending: 1–5, 19–31
- descending: 6–18
Days by day type
- Root day: 4–6, 13–15, 22–23, 31
- Leaf day: 1, 9–10, 18–19, 26–28
- Flower day: 7–8, 16–17, 24–25
- Fruit day: 2–3, 11–12, 20–21, 29–30
The path is the arc, not the light: ascending does not mean waxing.
Legend
Root
Carrots, beetroot, potatoes, onions — everything that grows below ground.
Leaf
Lettuce, spinach, cabbage, herbs — everything grown for its leaves.
Flower
Flowers, broccoli, artichokes — everything that blooms.
Fruit
Tomatoes, beans, grain, fruit — everything that bears fruit.
- Lunar node — unfavourable for sowing and planting.
- Full Moon · New Moon · First Quarter · Last Quarter
All days at a glance
| Day | Day type | Moon in the constellation | Constellation change | Moon on this day | Moon’s path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Wed | Leaf day | Pisces | 12:47 from Pisces to Aries | ascending | |
| 2. Thu | Fruit day | Aries | New Moon 15:12 | ascending | |
| 3. Fri | Fruit day | Aries | 14:45 from Aries to Taurus | ascending | |
| 4. Sat | Root day | Taurus | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | ascending | |
| 5. Sun | Root day | Taurus | Descending lunar node 12:55 | ascending | |
| 6. Mon | Root day | Taurus | 17:25 from Taurus to Gemini | descending | |
| 7. Tue | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 8. Wed | Flower day | Gemini | descending | ||
| 9. Thu | Leaf day | Cancer | 00:49 from Gemini to Cancer | descending | |
| 10. Fri | Leaf day | Cancer | 15:08 from Cancer to Leo | First Quarter 18:11 | descending |
| 11. Sat | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 12. Sun | Fruit day | Leo | descending | ||
| 13. Mon | Root day | Virgo | 07:13 from Leo to Virgo | descending | |
| 14. Tue | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 15. Wed | Root day | Virgo | descending | ||
| 16. Thu | Flower day | Libra | 07:17 from Virgo to Libra | descending | |
| 17. Fri | Flower day | Libra | 19:58 from Libra to Scorpio | Full Moon 12:19 · Perigee (closest to Earth) | descending |
| 18. Sat | Leaf day | Scorpio | Ascending lunar node 19:32 | descending | |
| 19. Sun | Leaf day | Scorpio | 12:00 from Scorpio to Sagittarius | ascending | |
| 20. Mon | Fruit day | Sagittarius | ascending | ||
| 21. Tue | Fruit day | Sagittarius | 19:18 from Sagittarius to Capricorn | ascending | |
| 22. Wed | Root day | Capricorn | ascending | ||
| 23. Thu | Root day | Capricorn | 20:27 from Capricorn to Aquarius | ascending | |
| 24. Fri | Flower day | Aquarius | Last Quarter 05:58 | ascending | |
| 25. Sat | Flower day | Aquarius | 17:39 from Aquarius to Pisces | ascending | |
| 26. Sun | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 27. Mon | Leaf day | Pisces | ascending | ||
| 28. Tue | Leaf day | Pisces | 18:39 from Pisces to Aries | ascending | |
| 29. Wed | Fruit day | Aries | ascending | ||
| 30. Thu | Fruit day | Aries | 20:46 from Aries to Taurus | ascending | |
| 31. Fri | Root day | Taurus | Apogee (farthest from Earth) | ascending |
Frequently asked questions about May 2030
When is the Full Moon in May 2030?
The Full Moon falls on May 17, 2030 at 12:19.
When is the New Moon in May 2030?
The New Moon falls on May 2, 2030 at 15:12.
When is the moon waxing in May 2030?
The moon is waxing: 3–17.
When is the moon waning in May 2030?
The moon is waning: 1–2, 18–31.
When is the moon ascending in May 2030?
The moon is ascending: 1–5, 19–31.
When is the moon descending in May 2030?
The moon is descending: 6–18.
When is a Root day in May 2030?
Root day: 4–6, 13–15, 22–23, 31.
When is a Leaf day in May 2030?
Leaf day: 1, 9–10, 18–19, 26–28.
When is a Flower day in May 2030?
Flower day: 7–8, 16–17, 24–25.
When is a Fruit day in May 2030?
Fruit day: 2–3, 11–12, 20–21, 29–30.
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