The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.

Starting May 16, the crescent moon will have a "ghostly" moon outline. Stargazers may be able to catch a glimpse of a ghostly crescent moon this week, aptly named after the genius scientist who first ...

Watch for the day-and-a-half old moon to appear low in the west shortly after sunset tonight. Binoculars will more clearly show the moon's complete outline. Direct sunlight illuminates the crescent.

There’s something mesmerizing about a slim crescent moon hanging low in the sky at dusk or dawn. It lacks the brilliancy of a full moon or the high altitude above the horizon where we find an evening ...

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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Ever notice that when you gaze upon a crescent moon, you can see a dark circle inside it. What is it? It's actually the moon, believe it or not, and it's a phenomenon called ...