Fishing moon calendar – January 4, 2026
Royal Observatory, Greenwich (51°28′40″N 00°00′05″W GMT 0)January 4, 2026 Date: January 4, 2026 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 17:15 Moonset: ↓ 09:21 Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 13:43) Element: Water | Fire (from 13:43) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days (from 13:43) |
16 lunar day – until 17:15
17 lunar day – from 17:15
Moon position on January 4, 2026
On January 4 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 99%. Moonrise will occur at 17:15 and sunset at 09:21.
- 16 lunar day until 17:15 – Complete calm continues on the water bodies, only the most daring fishermen will try their luck today.
- 17 lunar day from 17:15 – If a slow bite doesn't bother you, then feel free to pack your gear and head out.
Summary: this is an unfavorable day for fishing.