Lunar Calendar for Monday, July 19, 2027
Moon in Aquarius · waning gibbous · lunar day 16
- 99% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 252,404 miles (406,205 km)
At , the Moon moves into Aquarius.
Reason and curiosity about the wider world speak up: good days for new ideas and plans for the future. Clinging too hard to ideals invites disappointment.
Waning gibbous
The Moon is still mostly lit, but the edge that brightened first is now fading. It rises later each evening and lingers into the morning sky. In lunar tradition, the waning weeks favor finishing, clearing, and letting go rather than starting something new.
On its monthly path across the sky, the Moon is now climbing: seen from the Northern Hemisphere, each day it crosses the sky a little higher than the day before. In planting tradition, the ascending Moon is the time of rising sap—a time for grafting and for harvesting fruit meant to stay fresh.
Events of the day
- Apogee at —the Moon at its farthest from Earth this orbit, 252,404 miles (406,205 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Aquarius favors teamwork and inventive solutions; the head is clear and quick.
Lunar day 16
The sixteenth lunar day favors balance and moderation: calm work, a clean space, and order in your things.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the calves, shins, heels, ankles, and veins.
Under a waning Moon, the lower legs appreciate rest.
Aquarius days belong to the lower legs. A draft is unwelcome today, tradition says, and varicose veins can complain. Lying on your back with your legs up against a wall is the traditional rest for tired legs.
Avoid standing still for long today; the leg veins are more sensitive than usual, tradition says.
Hot July days go easier with plenty of fluids and light meals; wait out the worst heat in the shade. Watch for overheating, especially in children and older adults.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Fats and oils
Aquarius days are fat-and-oil days. Seeds, nuts, good oils, and avocado are the traditional staples; greasy fast food is said to weigh on the body today. Tradition also calls this the best day for pressing oil from seeds.
Under a waning Moon, fats are said to sit more lightly.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
July offers raspberries, currants, blueberries, cucumbers, and zucchini. In the heat, salads, cold soups, and plenty of fluids suit the body.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: cold salads with oil and seeds.
Tip of the day: a spoonful of good cold-pressed oil, flaxseed or olive, on a salad; tradition says the body makes the best use of fats today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
July is the peak of the season: cucumbers, zucchini, the first tomatoes, garlic, raspberries, and currants come in. In the freed-up beds, sow summer radishes, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall. Late in the month, plant a new strawberry bed.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Aquarius days are for herbs meant for the breath and for easing tense muscles.
A good day to gather flowers meant for drying; they dry better now, tradition says.
Aquarius days are flower days, and in tradition the least favorable days for sowing and transplanting; use them for the ornamental garden and for cutting flowers.
Under a waning Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants below ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
A waning Moon is said to strengthen roots, so focus on summer radishes.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as raspberries, currants, and cucumbers.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is July 19th?
On July 19, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 99% lit, in the sign of Aquarius. It is day 16 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 19, 2027 a full moon?
No. On July 19, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is August 17, 2027.
What day is the full moon in July 2027?
The full moon in July 2027 is the Buck Moon on July 18, 2027, at 3:45 PM UTC.
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