A waxing gibbous moon and brilliant Jupiter will pair up after sunset on Feb. 26.
A stunning Moon–Mercury conjunction will light up the western sky on 18 February. The slim crescent Moon will appear close to Mercury just after sunset. Here’s when to look, where it will be visible ...
Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.
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.
The moon returns to our evening sky this week. If you step outside as darkness falls, you can watch as it changes its phase — from a crescent in the west, ...
The first quarter Moon reaches perigee on Feb. 24, appearing slightly larger and brighter. Here is what to see in the night sky tonight.
Ramadan 1447 AH preparations are underway globally, with moon-sighting crucial for its commencement. In Saudi Arabia and the ...
A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a ...
Six planets line up after sunset Sat, Feb 28. DC skies may reveal Venus, Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury—plus a Moonlit bonus if clouds cooperate.
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As the month of fasting approaches, many Muslims continue to uphold the centuries-old practice of moon sighting — a ritual that carries deep spiritual meaning.
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Night after night, the moon drifts on

Week of February 22-28, 2026 The moon returns to our evening sky this week. If you step outside as darkness falls, you can watch as it changes its phase — from a crescent in the west, to a quarter ...