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.
Pärnu · Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · Timezone: Europe/Tallinn
Today’s summary
Today is a excellent day for fishing. Best activity windows are 11:05–15:05 and 23:05–03:05.
Activity
100/100
Best time
11:05–15:05
Second best time
23:05–03:05
The best fishing window is usually during a major period. Minor periods suit shorter sessions or time outdoors.
Location
Date
Key indicators
- Moon phase
- Full moon
- 100%
- Moon illumination
- 100%
- Full moon
- Moonrise
- 21:57
- Moonset
- 04:13
- Sunrise
- 05:07
- Sunset
- 21:52
- Day length
- 16 h 45 min
- Timezone
- Europe/Tallinn
For daylight and twilight planning, also see sunrise and sunset times in Estonia.
Solunar activity score
Activity: 100/100
Rating: a excellent day for fishing and outdoor activity.
Major periods
| Period | Start | End | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major period (moon overhead) | 11:05 | 15:05 | good |
| Major period (moon underfoot) | 23:05 | 03:05 | good |
Minor periods
| Period | Start | End | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor period (moonrise) | 20:57 | 22:57 | good |
| Minor period (moonset) | 03:13 | 05:13 | good |
Fishing weather today(Pärnu)
- Air temperature
- 17.1 °C
- Wind
- 7.9 m/s SE
- Pressure
- 1003.3 hPa
- Precipitation
- Cloudy with clear spells
- Cloud cover
- Mostly clear
- Water temperature
- 19.4 °C
Warnings
- South, southeast 9, in gusts 13 m/s. Wave height 0.8-1.3 m. 2026-07-26 08:00 - 2026-07-26 16:00
- Mainly south in gusts 15 m/s. Wave height 1.5-2.5 m. 2026-07-26 01:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00
- South, southwest in gusts 16 m/s. Wave height 1-3 m. 2026-07-26 00:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00
- Mainly south in gusts 15 m/s. Wave height 1-1.5 m. 2026-07-26 02:00 - 2026-07-26 15:00
Next 7 days
| Date | Moon phase | Best time | Activity | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 26/07 | Waxing gibbous | 21:17–01:17 | 96/100 | 05:00 | 21:58 |
| Mon 27/07 | Waxing gibbous | 22:10–02:10 | 92/100 | 05:03 | 21:56 |
| Tue 28/07 | Waxing gibbous | 20:48–22:48 | 62/100 | 05:05 | 21:54 |
| Wed 29/07 | Full moon | 11:05–15:05 | 100/100 | 05:07 | 21:52 |
| Thu 30/07 | Full moon | 11:52–15:52 | 100/100 | 05:09 | 21:50 |
| Fri 31/07 | Waning gibbous | 12:37–16:37 | 99/100 | 05:11 | 21:47 |
| Sat 01/08 | Waning gibbous | 13:23–17:23 | 97/100 | 05:13 | 21:45 |
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.