The crescent moon will be visible 20 degrees above the western horizon at sunset on July 28, with Mars appearing as a bright ...

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.

Don't miss the waxing crescent moon shine alongside Spica and the stars of the constellation Virgo in the hours following ...

Stay with Newsweek for updates on Ramadan observances. The United Arab Emirates' Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee has announced that Ramadan 2025 will begin on Saturday, March 1.

Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too. Here's what to know.

The United States, the United Kingdom and India usually rely on reports by Saudi Arabia about the moon sighting for Eid's date, so it's unclear whether it will be this Sunday or this coming Monday.