The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to see the "Ramadan moon" in the post-sunset sky.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The 4-day-old waxing crescent Moon. (Photo by: Alan ...

Celebrate Ramadan 2026 by sharing meaningful video statuses, heartfelt captions, and festive GIFs with loved ones across ...

The night of January 21, 2026, will bring one of the most enchanting skywatching events of the season. A slender crescent moon will appear beside Saturn after sunset, creating a tranquil twilight ...

Look toward the southwestern horizon at sunset on Jan. 22 to witness the slender crescent moon cozy up to the gas giant Saturn beneath the stars of the constellation Pisces. The moon's 22%-lit disk ...