The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to see the "Ramadan moon" in the post-sunset sky.

Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.

On February 23, 2026, a waxing crescent Moon will illuminate the sky with its golden shine.

When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the first day of Ramadan is ...

Ramadan 2026 moon sighting: Muslims worldwide prepare for Ramadan as crescent sightings signal start of fasting, prayer and reflection in different countries.

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The United Arab Emirates Council for Fatwa has called for crescent moon sightings by UAE residents ahead of Ramadan on Tuesday7 ...

RIYADH, Feb 15: The Moon sighting committee of Saudi Arabia has urged all Muslims across the Kingdom to look for the crescent ...