Fishing moon calendar – April 3, 2026

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

April 3, 2026

Libra

Moon 3 April
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%

Date: April 3, 2026

Day of the week: Friday

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

Moonrise: ↑ 20:44

Moonset:   ↓ 05:34

Moon Sign: Libra ♎ and Scorpio ♏ (from 12:02)

Element: Air | Water (from 12:02)

Moon phase: Waning Gibbous

Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days (from 12:02)

16 lunar day – until 20:44
17 lunar day – from 20:44

Moon position on April 3, 2026

On April 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Libra ♎, according to the calendar it is the 16 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 98%. Moonrise will occur at 20:44 and sunset at 05:34.

  1. 16 lunar day until 20:44 – Complete calm continues on the water bodies, only the most daring fishermen will try their luck today.
  2. 17 lunar day from 20:44 – 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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