It's the New Moon and an annular solar eclipse.

"Crescent has been SIGHTED. Subsequently, tomorrow, i.e., Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447, ...

Is there a full moon tonight? When and what to know about the new moon phase, Lunar New Year meaning, and next lunar eclipse ...

Muslims worldwide are anticipating the crescent moon sighting tonight, February 17, 2026, to mark the beginning of Ramadan ...

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

Today's new moon gives way to next full moon of 2026 turning into a fiery red blood moon during a total lunar eclipse. Here's when and where to watch ...

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.

The New Crescent Society, which is organizing the Greenwich event with the Royal Observatory, is hoping moon sighting will become fully established in Britain and be used by mosques.

Muslim populations often follow either Saudi Arabia or the closest Muslim country ...

Today’s annular solar eclipse will turn the sun into a blazing “ring of fire” for just over two minutes — but only a few places will see it fully.

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