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.

Kuressaare · Monday, 22 June 2026 · Timezone: Europe/Tallinn

Today’s summary

Today is a excellent day for fishing. Best activity windows are 17:50–21:50 and 05:50–09:50.

Activity

89/100

Best time

17:50–21:50

Second best time

05:50–09:50

The best fishing window is usually during a major period. Minor periods suit shorter sessions or time outdoors.

Location

Date

Key indicators

Moon phase
First quarter
54%
Moon illumination
54%
First quarter
Moonrise
14:19
Moonset
01:21
Sunrise
04:25
Sunset
22:40
Day length
18 h 16 min
Timezone
Europe/Tallinn

For daylight and twilight planning, also see sunrise and sunset times in Estonia.

Solunar activity score

Activity: 89/100

Rating: a excellent day for fishing and outdoor activity.

Major periods

PeriodStartEndRating
Major period (moon overhead)17:5021:50excellent
Major period (moon underfoot)05:5009:50good

Minor periods

PeriodStartEndRating
Minor period (moonrise)13:1915:19fair
Minor period (moonset)00:2102:21fair

Fishing weather today(Roomassaare)

Air temperature
15.3 °C
Wind
4.7 m/s SW
Pressure
1019.5 hPa
Precipitation
–
Cloud cover
–
Water temperature
16.9 °C

Next 7 days

DateMoon phaseBest timeActivitySunriseSunset
Sat 20/06Waxing crescent16:19–20:1991/10004:2522:40
Sun 21/06First quarter17:05–21:0589/10004:2522:40
Mon 22/06First quarter17:50–21:5089/10004:2522:40
Tue 23/06Waxing gibbous18:35–22:3591/10004:2522:41
Wed 24/06Waxing gibbous19:20–23:2092/10004:2622:41
Thu 25/06Waxing gibbous20:07–00:0794/10004:2622:41
Fri 26/06Waxing gibbous20:56–00:5696/10004:2722:40

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.