Weather for Wilmington, North Carolina
Current Weather
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
69%
SE 9 mph
73°F
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Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
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Minor Periods
Action Rating: out of 5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of
fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are
believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly
overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and
occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons,
and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.