March Night Sky

In the Islamic faith the first sighting of the crescent moon signals the beginning of each month in the Muslim lunar calendar.

This month  is significant as it marks the start of Ramadan and a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

If you look to the southwest sky immediately after sunset you might be able to see the very slim crescent moon.  If you cannot spot it; at the same time tomorrow the crescent moon will be a bit larger, brighter and higher in the sky.

Thursday and Friday be sure to look for Venus and the crescent moon immediately following sunset.  

As the moon increases in brightness and rises higher above the horizon it will appear very close to Venue for two nights in a row.  Tomorrow the crescent moon will be immediately below Venus  and on Friday it will be just above.