Solunar Calendar for Estonia
The solunar calendar helps estimate when fish and wildlife may be more active. It uses the moon phase, moonrise, moonset, sunrise and sunset times to highlight today’s major and minor activity periods in Estonia.
Estonia average · Friday, 10 July 2026 · Timezone: Europe/Tallinn
Today’s summary
Today is a excellent day for fishing. Best activity windows are 19:47–23:47 and 07:47–11:47.
Activity
82/100
Best time
19:47–23:47
Second best time
07:47–11:47
The best fishing window is usually during a major period. Minor periods suit shorter sessions or time outdoors.
Location
Date
Key indicators
- Moon phase
- Waning crescent
- 21%
- Moon illumination
- 21%
- Waning crescent
- Moonrise
- 00:30
- Moonset
- 19:05
- Sunrise
- 04:28
- Sunset
- 22:24
- Day length
- 17 h 56 min
- Timezone
- Europe/Tallinn
For daylight and twilight planning, also see sunrise and sunset times in Estonia.
Solunar activity score
Activity: 82/100
Rating: a excellent day for fishing and outdoor activity.
Major periods
| Period | Start | End | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major period (moon overhead) | 19:47 | 23:47 | excellent |
| Major period (moon underfoot) | 07:47 | 11:47 | good |
Minor periods
| Period | Start | End | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor period (moonrise) | 23:30 | 01:30 | fair |
| Minor period (moonset) | 18:05 | 20:05 | fair |
Fishing weather today(Tartu-Tõravere)
- Air temperature
- 10.8 °C
- Wind
- 0.8 m/s E
- Pressure
- 1011.9 hPa
- Precipitation
- Few clouds
- Cloud cover
- Cloudy
Next 7 days
| Date | Moon phase | Best time | Activity | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10/07 | Waning crescent | 19:47–23:47 | 82/100 | 04:28 | 22:24 |
| Sat 11/07 | Waning crescent | 20:52–00:52 | 80/100 | 04:29 | 22:23 |
| Sun 12/07 | Waning crescent | 22:00–02:00 | 78/100 | 04:31 | 22:21 |
| Mon 13/07 | Waning crescent | 21:42–23:42 | 38/100 | 04:33 | 22:20 |
| Tue 14/07 | New moon | 11:16–15:16 | 100/100 | 04:34 | 22:18 |
| Wed 15/07 | Waxing crescent | 12:14–16:14 | 100/100 | 04:36 | 22:17 |
| Thu 16/07 | Waxing crescent | 13:09–17:09 | 98/100 | 04:38 | 22:15 |
Best fishing times by city
What is a solunar calendar?
Major periods usually occur when the moon is overhead or underfoot. Minor periods are linked to moonrise and moonset. Solunar times do not guarantee better catches, but they can help you plan fishing trips and outdoor activities more effectively.
FAQ
- What is a solunar calendar?
- A solunar calendar uses the position of the moon and sun to estimate when wildlife may be more active.
- When is the best time for fishing?
- Major solunar periods are often the best windows, especially when they overlap sunrise, sunset or stable weather.
- What is a major solunar period?
- A major period is a longer activity window (about four hours) linked to the moon being overhead or underfoot.
- What is a minor solunar period?
- A minor period is shorter (about two hours) and occurs around moonrise or moonset.
- Does the full moon affect fishing?
- Activity is often stronger around new and full moon. The calendar combines moon phase with daily sun and moon times.
- Are solunar times the same across Estonia?
- Differences are small – moon and sun times vary by only a few minutes nationwide. Coastal areas can differ slightly from inland.