Makkah Sky to Host Stunning Lunar Spectacle as Moon Aligns over Holy Kaaba

Tomorrow at dawn, the waning gibbous moon will align directly over the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, creating a striking astronomical event.

Head of the Jeddah Astronomy Society Eng. Majed Abu Zahira stated that this alignment is a method to verify the accuracy of calculations related to celestial bodies, including the moon. He added that it can also help determine the Qibla direction from various locations worldwide.

For visitors and worshippers at the Grand Mosque, this event offers a rare opportunity to witness this beautiful sight. For astronomers, it serves as a practical test of precise models, allowing them to compare mathematical predictions with actual observations and analyze angles and elevations for verification.