Fishing moon calendar – July 8, 2026

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

July 8, 2026

Aries

Moon 8 July
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 44%

Date: July 8, 2026

Day of the week: Wednesday

Moon age: 24, 25 lunar day(-s)

Moonrise: ↑ 23:17

Moonset:   ↓ 13:37

Moon Sign: Aries ♈ and Taurus ♉ (from 20:41)

Element: Fire | Earth (from 20:41)

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Fruit Days | Root Days (from 20:41)

24 lunar day – until 23:17
25 lunar day – from 23:17

Moon position on July 8, 2026

On July 8 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Aries ♈, according to the calendar it is the 24 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 44%. Moonrise will occur at 23:17 and sunset at 13:37.

  1. 24 lunar day until 23:17 – With proper preparation of bait, groundbait, and tackle, you’re guaranteed a catch.
  2. 25 lunar day from 23:17 – Expect a slower bite, make sure to get a top spot in, and bring some tools to boost the fish's appetite!

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

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