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.

Võru · Wednesday, 19 August 2026 · Timezone: Europe/Tallinn

Today’s summary

Today is a excellent day for fishing. Best activity windows are 16:25–20:25 and 04:25–08:25.

Activity

89/100

Best time

16:25–20:25

Second best time

04:25–08:25

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
43%
Moon illumination
43%
First quarter
Moonrise
15:04
Moonset
21:47
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:49
Day length
15 h 4 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)16:2520:25excellent
Major period (moon underfoot)04:2508:25good

Minor periods

PeriodStartEndRating
Minor period (moonrise)14:0416:04fair
Minor period (moonset)20:4722:47good

Fishing weather today(Võru)

Air temperature
17.1 °C
Wind
4.2 m/s W
Pressure
999.9 hPa
Precipitation
Few clouds
Cloud cover
Cloudy

Warnings

  • Northwest 9, in gusts 12 m/s. Wave height 0.6-1.2 m. 2026-08-19 06:00 - 2026-08-19 10:00
  • Northwest, west in gusts 16 m/s. Wave height 1-1.5 m. 2026-08-19 12:00 - 2026-08-20 00:00

Next 7 days

DateMoon phaseBest timeActivitySunriseSunset
Wed 19/08First quarter16:25–20:2589/10005:4520:49
Thu 20/08First quarter17:16–21:1688/10005:4720:46
Fri 21/08Waxing gibbous18:07–22:0790/10005:4920:43
Sat 22/08Waxing gibbous19:00–23:0092/10005:5120:41
Sun 23/08Waxing gibbous19:53–23:5394/10005:5320:38
Mon 24/08Waxing gibbous20:44–00:4489/10005:5520:35
Tue 25/08Waxing gibbous18:52–20:5259/10005:5820:33

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.