Binoculars will be most beneficial in your capturing a view of this rendezvous. Jupiter, appearing as a sharp, bright dot might be easier to see. Rather, it will appear more like an exceedingly thin filament of light, encompassing less than a 180-degree arc, and only somewhat perceptible against the backdrop of the bright twilight sky. The sliver of the moon will be only 2 percent illuminated and depending on what part of the country you're located, only 30 to 33 hours from its new phase.Īt this particular moment we can hardly call this a crescent moon. For instance, Ramadan, the 9th month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting, begins with the first appearance of the moon on Wednesday evening, March 22.Ī half hour after local sunset, search low above the western horizon to catch a glimpse of this hairline crescent that will hang a little over one degree to the upper left of Jupiter. Many cultures have calendars that are based on the movement of the moon.
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