Ramadan 2026: Will Arab countries be able to see the crescent moon on Tuesday evening?

Arab Weather - The Arab and Islamic world is awaiting the sighting of the crescent moon of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2026, amid widespread questions about the possibility of seeing the crescent and determining the date of the beginning of the blessed month in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and the rest of the Islamic countries.

All eyes are on the results of the Sharia investigation committees after sunset on Tuesday, in one of the most anticipated moments of the year, to determine whether Wednesday, February 18, will be the first day of Ramadan 2026 or whether the month of Sha'ban will be completed with thirty days.

When will the conjunction of the crescent moon of Ramadan 1447 AH take place?

Astronomical calculations indicate that the central conjunction ( birth of the Ramadan crescent ) will occur at 3:01 PM Saudi Arabia and Jordan time on Tuesday , a few hours before sunset.

According to astronomical data:

• The crescent moon remains visible in the horizon of Mecca for only about 3 minutes after sunset.
• The age of the crescent moon at the time of observation is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

These data are considered weak astronomically, since the short duration of the crescent’s stay, its young age, and its apparent proximity to the sun make it impossible to see with the naked eye according to the approved astronomical standards.

Is seeing the crescent moon impossible or possible?

Although astronomical calculations indicate that sighting is extremely difficult or impossible, the process of extrapolating from the past shows that observers were able to spot the crescent moons in similar circumstances. Here, the final decision remains dependent on the results of the legitimate sighting announced by the competent authorities in each country, as the legitimate testimony is the deciding factor in announcing the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan.