Fishing moon calendar – February 28, 2026

Royal Observatory, Greenwich (51°28′40″N 00°00′05″W GMT 0)

February 28, 2026

Leo

Moon 28 February
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89%

Date: February 28, 2026

Day of the week: Saturday

Moon age: 11, 12 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 13:46

Moonset:   ↓ 05:48

Moon Sign: Cancer ♋ and Leo ♌ (from 08:16)

Element: Water | Fire (from 08:16)

Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous

Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days (from 08:16)

11 lunar day – until 13:46
12 lunar day – from 13:46

Moon position on February 28, 2026

On February 28 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waxing Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Leo ♌, according to the calendar it is the 11 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 89%. Moonrise will occur at 13:46 and sunset at 05:48.

  1. 11 lunar day until 13:46 – The fish are not attacking the bait as eagerly now, it’s the perfect time to showcase your skills.
  2. 12 lunar day from 13:46 – You can go fishing if you like, but don't expect to catch much.

Summary: it’s a neutral day — you can go fishing if you wish.

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