Fishing moon calendar – May 3, 2026
Royal Observatory, Greenwich (51°28′40″N 00°00′05″W GMT 0)May 3, 2026 Date: May 3, 2026 Day of the week: Sunday Moon age: 16, 17 lunar day(-s) Moonrise: ↑ 22:08 Moonset: ↓ 04:35 Moon Sign: Scorpio ♏ and Sagittarius ♐ (from 06:26) Element: Water | Fire (from 06:26) Moon phase: Waning Gibbous Plant part: Leaf Days | Fruit Days (from 06:26) |
16 lunar day – until 22:08
17 lunar day – from 22:08
Moon position on May 3, 2026
On May 3 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Gibbous phase in the zodiacal constellation of Sagittarius ♐, 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 22:08 and sunset at 04:35.
- 16 lunar day until 22:08 – Complete calm continues on the water bodies, only the most daring fishermen will try their luck today.
- 17 lunar day from 22:08 – 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.