The skies over Saudi Arabia witnessed the last quarter moon of Safar 1448 AH at dawn on August 6, 2026. This lunar phase was visible to the naked eye under clear skies, with half of the Moon’s visible disk illuminated and the other half in shadow.
According to SPA, the event represents one of the main phases of the lunar cycle. Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Space and Astronomy Club, stated that the Moon rises after midnight and remains visible until around midday during this stage.
Khalifa explained that the Moon has completed approximately three-quarters of its orbit around the Earth at this point. He noted that lunar phases repeat every 29.5 days, progressing from the new moon to the first quarter, full moon, and last quarter, which holds significance for astronomy and the Islamic calendar.
When was the last quarter moon of Safar 1448 AH observed in Saudi Arabia? The last quarter moon of Safar 1448 AH was observed at dawn on August 6, 2026. During this event, the phenomenon was visible to the naked eye under clear skies, appearing with half of the Moon’s visible disk illuminated while the other half remained in shadow.
What are the visibility and orbital details of the moon during this phase? According to Adnan Khalifa from the Space and Astronomy Club, the Moon rises after midnight and stays visible until around midday. At this specific stage of the lunar cycle, the Moon has completed about three-quarters of its orbit around the Earth.
How do lunar phases function according to the Space and Astronomy Club? Lunar phases repeat every 29.5 days and progress through the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. These phases reflect the Moon’s orbit around the Earth and are significant for both the Islamic calendar and astronomy.