the moon is 4 days old and is in the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 25% illuminated. Moon phase Date First Quarter May 4 Full Moon May 12 Third/Last Quarter May 20 New Moon ...

Read on to learn more about the lunar phases and their meaning. There are eight lunar phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and ...

But what unites all Muslims is the observance of the new crescent moon in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. For instance, in Saudi Arabia, where Islam was first established by the prophet ...

On the morning of Friday, April 25, Venus, Saturn and the crescent moon will appear close together in the predawn sky, forming a triangular formation reminiscent of a smiley face. You can spot the ...

People have been looking forward to April 25, when two bright “stars” are supposed to form the eyes of a smiling face, while a thin crescent moon will look like the face’s grin in the pre ...

It may be best to view the meteor shower on the evening of April 21, just before the waning crescent moon rises. In the best conditions, the Lyrids average about 10 to 15 meteors per hour ...

Stargazers are to be treated to an incredible weekend of celestial displays as the incredible crescent moon and Venus will be visible in the sky. The first chance to catch a glimpse of the ...

On March 1, the position of the crescent moon will aid in spotting Mercury, according to Space.com. The easiest way to find Mercury will be to find Venus first—which should be easy, as it’ll ...

Will you a “Smiley Face” moon in the sky tomorrow morning? A crescent-shaped moon will appear in pre-dawn sky Friday, April 25, along with two planets, Venus and Saturn. Images have spread on ...

A rare formation — a triple conjunction — will take place as Saturn and Venus align with the crescent moon on Friday, appearing in a triangle shape — which some say could appear as a smiley ...