The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to ...
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When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.
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45-minute night sky event: Know When, Where and How to see the "Moon–Mercury pairing" on 18 February
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 ...
Muslims worldwide are anticipating the crescent moon sighting tonight, February 17, 2026, to mark the beginning of Ramadan ...
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.
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UK's royal astronomers join hunt for Ramadan's crescent moon
The New Crescent Society, which is organizing the Greenwich event with the Royal Observatory, is hoping moon sighting will ...
February 19, 2026, brings a rare double celestial treat as Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation and a crescent Moon passes close to Saturn. Here’s when and where to watch these two-night ...
Find an unobstructed view of the south-east horizon and the moon will guide you to the brightest star in Scorpius ...
As February 2026 approaches it's middle, millions across India await the crescent moon that will officially mark the beginning of Ramadan. While astronomical calculations point to one date, tradition ...
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