RIYADH — Thick clouds obscure the sky over the Tamir Observatory, a crucial spot for moon sightings, as Saudi Arabia watches the crescent moon on Friday night to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. According to Al-Arabiya station, a local observer reported that atmospheric conditions are favorable for seeing the crescent, with sporadic cloud cover predicted to disperse in the next few minutes, perhaps enabling a sighting of the new moon.
Conditions vary by region, according to weather experts, with particular emphasis on cloud movements that may affect visibility. The public was previously urged by the Saudi Supreme Court to search for the Ramadan crescent on Friday, February 28, which is the 29th of Sha’ban. The court asked anyone who sees the moon, whether through telescopes or the unaided eye, to notify the closest court or observation facility.
The International Astronomy Center, based in the United Arab Emirates, said that telescopes across southern Europe, most of Africa, and portions of West Asia would be able to see the crescent moon. It was visible to the unaided eye throughout the Americas.
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