Articles on the topic "Lunar Sighting"

UAE-based astronomers have issued a critical safety warning against using telescopes or binoculars to observe the crescent moon on February 17, citing the dangerously close angular separation of just one degree between the moon and sun—combined with a solar eclipse occurring earlier that day—which could cause temporary or permanent eye damage.

Astronomical calculations suggest Ramadan 2026 will commence on Thursday, February 19, lasting 29 days with fasting hours reaching a maximum of 13 hours and 25 minutes across the UAE.

Select Year: 20252026202720282029203020312032203320342035 UAE Riyadh Makkah Dammam Kuwait Oman Bahrain Qatar Date Imsak Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha Note: Prayer times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on your location within each country….