By the will of Allah Almighty, at sunset in the city of Najaf al-Ashraf, the crescent will have the following parameters:
Crescent data on Sunday, 29 Safar (corresponding to 24 August 2025):
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Elevation above the horizon: 8° 11′
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Position of the crescent: 269° 53′
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Central conjunction: 09:06 on Saturday
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Illuminated fraction of the crescent: 2.08%
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Crescent set time: 19:19
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Age of the crescent: 33 hours 31 minutes
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Sun’s position: 283° 18′
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Sunset time: 18:36
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Difference between sun and moon position: 13° 25′
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Elongation (angle between sun and moon): 16° 32′
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Duration of crescent visibility after sunset: 42 minutes
Note: The crescent is expected to be visible to the naked eye.
To view the crescent data of Rabi‘ al-Awwal 1447 in some cities of the world on Sunday, 29 Safar, click here.
The beginning of lunar months depends on the confirmed sighting of the crescent according to Islamic law.