First off, there are two ways to determine a crescent moon sighting. “One is by seeing it, and one is by calculating it astronomically,” Kugle said. “And the traditional, old-fashioned way ...

along with the brightly lit crescent. As such, the term Earthshine is sometimes referred to as "The old moon in the new moon's arms." The glow is produced by light from a fully illuminated Earth ...

In the world of symbols, few are as enduring or as deeply layered as the crescent moon on Lord Shiva’s head. It’s not just a decorative accessory or a random celestial choice—it’s a living, breathing ...

Try looking for it on the 1st, when an old crescent moon keeps company with Venus above the eastern horizon. Late in the month, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter congregate near Venus but will be so low ...

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...