Lunar Calendar for Sunday, July 20, 2025
Moon in Gemini · waning crescent · lunar day 26
- 23% illuminated
- Element Air
- Clear and windy day
- 228,686 miles (368,034 km)
At , the Moon moves into Gemini.
A hectic day. Stay with words, talks, negotiations, and plans, and leave the heavy lifting for later. Good for casual meetings and a visit to family.
Waning crescent
Only a crescent remains, visible in the eastern sky before sunrise. The lunar cycle is closing. In lunar tradition, these quiet days suit rest and wrapping up—the next new moon is near.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the highest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from climbing to descending.
Events of the day
- Perigee at —the Moon at its closest to Earth this orbit, 228,684 miles (368,031 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Air
- Day character
- Clear and windy
A light, airy day in Gemini brings a fresh breeze; news and ideas travel fast.
Lunar day 26
The twenty-sixth lunar day asks for economy with words: less judging, more silence.
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 shoulders, arms, hands, and lungs.
Under a waning Moon, the arms and lungs ask for rest. A brisk walk clears the chest; a hard workout does not.
Smokers find Gemini days harder, tradition says, and breathing exercises are the day’s classic practice. Light exercise for the arms and shoulders suits the day; tradition skips the heavy weights.
Warm the fingers and wrists before work with a short palm massage and a drop of oil.
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
Gemini days are the days of fats and oils in lunar tradition. Nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil, and oily fish are the day’s focus. A small amount of something sharp, such as a teaspoon of mustard or horseradish, is the traditional companion. Fried and greasy food, on the other hand, is said to sit heavily even in a small portion.
With the Moon waning, fats are said to sit more lightly; tradition pairs them with plenty of vegetables.
In lunar lore, the last days before the new moon prepare the body for a new cycle.
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: an avocado or nut spread on whole-grain bread is the ideal quick meal today.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Flower
The Moon is at perigee today, its closest point to Earth in this orbit. In planting tradition, sowing and transplanting wait for a calmer day.
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.
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 20th?
On July 20, 2025, the Moon was a waning crescent, 23% lit, in the sign of Gemini. It was day 26 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 20, 2025 a full moon?
No. On July 20, 2025, the Moon was a waning crescent. The nearest full moon after that date was August 9, 2025.
What day is the full moon in July 2025?
The full moon in July 2025 was the Buck Moon on July 10, 2025, at 8:37 PM UTC.
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