Lunar Calendar for Friday, July 24, 2026
Moon in Sagittarius · waxing gibbous · lunar day 11
- 78% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 251,534 miles (404,805 km)
At , the Moon moves into Sagittarius.
A wish to break out of the everyday grows, and many feel a restlessness they cannot explain. Try stepping out of the usual routine.
Waxing gibbous
More than half of the Moon is lit, and the disk fills out night by night toward the full moon. It dominates the late-evening sky. In lunar tradition, the days before a full moon are the peak of the building phase, when projects and preparations come to a head.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the lowest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from descending to climbing.
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Sagittarius is lively; the energy is best spent in motion.
Lunar day 11
The eleventh lunar day carries a lot of energy; use it for what matters most, but do not wear yourself out.
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 thighs and veins.
Under a waxing Moon, moderate exercise and a massage for the thighs are the traditional care; long hikes and hard climbs can wait.
On Sagittarius days, tradition favors a shorter route and a gentle pace on a bike ride or a hike, and legs raised for a while in the evening.
A cool rinse for the legs, from the ankles upward, is a classic end to the day.
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
- Protein and fruit
Sagittarius days belong to protein and fruit. Tradition favors a simple protein at each meal and fresh fruit instead of sweets. If meat tends to sit heavily, legumes and eggs are the lighter route today.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition keeps the protein portions modest.
Before the full moon, tradition holds, food nourishes most: an ideal time to top up minerals and vitamins.
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: summer fruit and light grilled meat.
Tip of the day: yogurt with fruit for breakfast covers both of the day’s foods in one bowl.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
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, Sagittarius days are for herbs meant for the veins and circulation.
Tradition calls this the best day to gather ripe fruit and seed, though the fruit is for eating right away.
Sagittarius days are fruit days with a leaning toward seeds: tradition favors sowing and harvesting fruiting crops and collecting seed for next year.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition says, the parts of plants above ground take the lead.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
A growing Moon favors leaves, flowers, and fruit, so focus on strawberries, lettuce, and Chinese cabbage.
On fruit days everything that bears fruit asks for attention: currants, strawberries, and cucumbers.
Harvest time: this month belongs to crops such as currants, cucumbers, and zucchini.
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 24th?
On July 24, 2026, the Moon was waxing gibbous, 78% lit, in the sign of Sagittarius. It was day 11 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 24, 2026 a full moon?
No. On July 24, 2026, the Moon was waxing gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was July 29, 2026.
What day is the full moon in July 2026?
The full moon in July 2026 was the Buck Moon on July 29, 2026, at 2:36 PM UTC.
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