March 18 All day
Every month, the new moon brings the darkest skies, strongest tides, and triggers amazing behaviors in sea creatures while guiding traditional farming practices.
What’s Important About the New Moon?
Tides – New moons cause the highest high tides, and lowest low tides. These are known as spring tides.
Fishing – Lunar phases to affect the feeding patterns of fish. Some fisherman swear that the best time to fish are the days around the new moon.
Agriculture – Many traditional farmers see the new moon as the right time for starting plants and seeds.
Astronomy – New moon = dark skies. Which is better for star-gazing and especially great for watching meteor showers.
If you’re looking for a place to star-gaze in Campbell River — try the beach near Jaycee Park (Willow Point Reef):
