Fishing moon calendar – September 5, 2026

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

September 5, 2026

Gemini

Moon 5 September
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 38%

Date: September 5, 2026

Day of the week: Saturday

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

Moonrise: ↑ 22:36

Moonset:   ↓ 15:52

Moon Sign: Gemini ♊ and Cancer ♋ (from 14:45)

Element: Air | Water (from 14:45)

Moon phase: Waning Crescent

Plant part: Flower Days | Leaf Days (from 14:45)

24 lunar day – until 22:36
25 lunar day – from 22:36

Moon position on September 5, 2026

On September 5 at 12:00 pm the Moon will be in the Waning Crescent phase in the zodiacal constellation of Gemini ♊, according to the calendar it is the 24 lunar day. The percentage of lunar illumination on this day is about 38%. Moonrise will occur at 22:36 and sunset at 15:52.

  1. 24 lunar day until 22:36 – With proper preparation of bait, groundbait, and tackle, you’re guaranteed a catch.
  2. 25 lunar day from 22:36 – 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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