Solunar Best Fishing & Hunting Times Forecast

Deer Movement Times Today

Predict when deer will be on their feet — today's solunar major and minor periods, weighted toward the dawn and dusk movement windows.

Today’s forecast for Nashville, TN — search above for your location.

Nashville, TN

Today · Jun 20

Day ratingFair
67/100
Best windowMoon underfoot4:42 AM – 6:42 AM
MoonFirst Quarter38% illuminated

24-hour timeline

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Major (~2h)Minor (~1h)Daylight
PeriodTypeTimePeak
Moon underfootBestMajor4:42 AM – 6:42 AMDawn/Dusk ✦
MoonriseMinor11:11 AM – 12:11 PM—
Moon overheadMajor5:04 PM – 7:04 PM—
Sunrise
5:30 AM
Sunset
8:07 PM
Moonrise
11:41 AM
Moonset
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7-day outlook

What drives daytime deer movement

Whitetails move on a daily feeding rhythm anchored to the moon. The two major periods (moon overhead and underfoot) and two minor periods (moonrise and moonset) mark when deer are most likely to travel between bedding and food. Stack one of those on the low light of dawn or dusk and you have the morning or evening worth burning vacation on.

Planning the sit

  • Find the overlap. Scan the timeline for a period touching sunrise or sunset.
  • Don’t skip “Poor” rut days. In November, breeding trumps the solunar calendar.
  • Be in position early. Movement builds into a feeding period, not after it.

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Hunting Gear to Try

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do deer move the most? +

Deer are crepuscular — most active at dawn and dusk. Movement increases further when a solunar major or minor period overlaps those low-light hours. Enter your location above for today’s windows.

Does the moon affect deer movement? +

Yes, secondarily. Around the new and full moon, daytime movement tends to increase, and a midday major period can pull deer onto their feet. During the rut, breeding overrides the moon.

What is the best moon phase for deer hunting? +

Many hunters favor the days around the new and full moon for stronger feeding movement, but the rut’s timing matters far more in November. Use the day rating as a tiebreaker, not a rule.

How do I use a deer movement forecast? +

Pick higher-rated days when you can, then prioritize sits where a major or minor period lands at first or last light. Always hunt the wind first.