Al Khatem Astronomical Observatory observes the crescent moon of Rajab 1446 AH from the sky of Abu Dhabi

Arab Weather - Despite the cloudy weather and fog, the Al Khatem Astronomical Observatory was able to photograph the crescent moon of Rajab 1446 AH from Abu Dhabi. The observation process was carried out automatically by connecting via the Internet with the astronomical observatory.

The moon's distance from the sun was 7.3 degrees. The observation process took place today, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 AD, at 11:00 am UAE time.

Despite the cloudy and foggy weather, it was possible to photograph the crescent moon of the month of Rajab 1446 AH from Abu Dhabi a short while ago using the Al Khatem Astronomical Observatory. The observation was done automatically by connecting online with the astronomical observatory. The moon's distance from the sun is 7.3 degrees.

Observation time: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 AD, at 11:00 AM UAE time.

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Date of Rajab 1446

This year, it is expected that the majority of Arab countries will agree to announce the first of Rajab on January 1, 2025, based on the timing of the conjunction and the conditions of sighting.