But from there, things start to get complicated and decentralize quickly, Kugle said. First off, there are two ways to determine a crescent moon sighting. “One is by seeing it, and one is by ...

Today, March 23, 2025, the moon is 23 days old and is in the Waning Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 37% illuminated. Moon phase Date First Quarter March 6 Full Moon March 14 Third/Last ...

On March 1, the position of the crescent moon will aid in spotting Mercury, according to Space.com. The easiest way to find Mercury will be to find Venus first—which should be easy, as it’ll ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special ...

Why is sighting the crescent moon important for Muslims? The sighting of the crescent moon holds immense significance for the Muslim community all over the world. The start and end of the month of ...

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...

Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world. But from there, things ...