Fishing moon calendar – October 3, 2026
Royal Observatory, Greenwich (51°28′40″N 00°00′05″W GMT 0)October 3, 2026 Date: October 3, 2026 Day of the week: Saturday Moon age: 23, 24 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 21:45 Moonset: ↓ 14:38 Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ Element: Water Moon phase: Third Quarter at 13:26:15 Plant part: Leaf Days |
23 lunar day – until 21:45
24 lunar day – from 21:45
Moon position on October 3, 2026
On October 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Third Quarter at 13:26:15 phase in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer ♋, according to the calendar it is the 23 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 52%. Moonrise will occur at 21:45 and sunset at 14:38.
- 23 lunar day until 21:45 – The bite is expected to be moderately active, so it’s best to fish in a familiar, well-fed spot.
- 24 lunar day from 21:45 – Don't expect a big haul with a slow bite, but it's still worth a try.
Summary: it’s a neutral day — you can go fishing if you wish.