Look out for the „Shawwal Moon“ on April 9 or 10 after the total solar eclipse. A crescent moon will be visible with Jupiter and a rare comet.
North America’s total solar eclipse may be over, but are you ready for two more sky highlights? On April 9 or April 10—depending on where you are—the new moon that caused totality on April 8 will emerge as a super-slim crescent alongside a rare bright comet in the sky during Monday’s totality.
For eclipse chasers, the first view of the crescent moon after a total solar eclipse is always a treat. However, its appearance will also signal the end of Ramadan 2024, the holy month of fasting for Muslims worldwide, and the beginning of Eid Al-Fitr (the “festival of breaking the fast”).
The exact dates of the month-long fast in the Islamic calendar are tied to the movements of the moon, with the first sighting of this week’s crescent moon the key moment.
