Lunar Calendar for Sunday, June 20, 2027
Moon in Capricorn · waning gibbous · lunar day 16
- 98% illuminated
- Element Earth
- Cold day
- 251,351 miles (404,511 km)
A day for responsibility; what you plan now rests on solid ground. Allow some rest as well; the back and knees appreciate it.
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.
Element of the day
- Element
- Earth
- Day character
- Cold
A cold earth day in Capricorn is steady and persistent, made for work that takes stamina.
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 knees, bones, joints, and skin.
Under a waning Moon, rest serves the knees and joints, and a deep cleansing of the skin is the traditional practice.
On Capricorn days, tradition favors skin care: shaving, hair removal, and a rich cream are said to have a longer-lasting effect.
Go easy on the knees today on stairs and in squats; spread the load.
In June, think of hydration and sun protection: a high-SPF sunscreen and shade at midday. Tick season is in full swing; check yourself after time in grass and woods.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Salts and minerals
Capricorn days belong to minerals and salts. Tradition favors home-cooked root vegetables over anything processed. A salt bath in the evening is said to calm both skin and mind.
Under a waning Moon, tradition favors an early, unhurried supper.
In lunar lore, the body switches from storing to spending after the full moon.
June is the month of strawberries, cherries, and the first peas; lettuce and young kohlrabi arrive. Light summer meals go well with fresh herbs.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: kohlrabi, radishes, and lettuce.
Tip of the day: steam vegetables or cook them in little water, so more of their minerals stay on the plate.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Root
June is the month of growth and the first harvest: strawberries, peas, lettuce, and, late in the month, early potatoes. Sow more beans and summer lettuce, and plant out seedlings for the fall harvest: kale, cauliflower, and leeks. Water regularly and mulch.
The ideal day to lay out beds and paths; raking and leveling go quickly, and stones and fences set now are said to stand like rock. Dig roots after sunset or before sunrise. Not a day for picking fruit; the valuable part sits below ground.
Capricorn days are root days, and in tradition the days for structure in the garden: building beds, paths, and fences. Herbalists gather herbs for the bones, joints, and skin on Capricorn days.
Sow and plant everything that bears below ground.
Transplant seedlings and prune trees and shrubs.
Today’s root day favors everything that grows below ground, right now especially early potatoes.
This is the time to harvest strawberries, peas, and spring lettuce.
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 June 20th?
On June 20, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous, 98% lit, in the sign of Capricorn. It is day 16 of the lunar cycle.
Is June 20, 2027 a full moon?
No. On June 20, 2027, the Moon is waning gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date is July 18, 2027.
What day is the full moon in June 2027?
The full moon in June 2027 is the Strawberry Moon on June 19, 2027, at 12:45 AM UTC.
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