Fishing moon calendar – February 3, 2026

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

February 3, 2026

Virgo

Moon 3 February
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%

Date: February 3, 2026

Day of the week: Tuesday

Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 19:04

Moonset:   ↓ 08:22

Moon Sign: Leo ♌ and Virgo ♍ (from 03:15)

Element: Fire | Earth (from 03:15)

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days (from 03:15)

16 lunar day – until 19:04
17 lunar day – from 19:04

Moon position on February 3, 2026

On February 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Virgo ♍, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 97%. Moonrise will occur at 19:04 and sunset at 08:22.

  1. 16 lunar day until 19:04 – Complete calm continues on the water bodies, only the most daring fishermen will try their luck today.
  2. 17 lunar day from 19:04 – 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.

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