Juned Patel

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟬.𝟱𝟵% 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁:

On Thursday, 19 March 2026, from Poundsgate Newton Abbot, England, the waxing crescent moon (illumination 0.59%) was observed visually for a total of 28 minutes uninterrupted using an optical aid, Alhamdulillah and could not be seen with the naked eye.

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Moonrise over Bolton.

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The Waxing Crescent Moon:
Friday, 11 September 2026
Bolton, England, UK
Age: 16:07:12
Illu: 0.53%
Alt at Sunset: −2.34°
El: +8.37°
Sunset: 19:35:54
Moonset: 19:25:48
Optical Aid (Telescope/Binoculars): Observation not attempted
Unaided Eye: Hilal not seen

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Just this. Nothing more.

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Beyond Words- The moment of Totality

12 August 2026, Cristo Del Otero, Pencelina, Spain

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Finally, eclipse day! 🌑☀️ Months of planning, and I’m flying to northern Spain to chase totality.

Clouds are keeping the final destination uncertain, so the chase begins after landing in Bilbao.

Ya Allah, make it possible to witness totality. 🤲

Clear skies to all! ✨

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Wednesday, 15 July 2026
London, England, UK

I,Juned Patel, along with my sister, saw the crescent moon (Hilal) after sunset. The western horizon was clear with no clouds, but it was significantly hazy.

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Hilal (Crescent Moon) Observation:
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Location: Bolton, England

I, Juned Patel, attempted to search for the crescent moon (Hilal) after sunset, but it was not sighted.

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A quiet morning before sunrise — the 2.44% illuminated waning crescent moon rising over Dobble, Bolton, UK. 📷
13 July 2026 (Monday)

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𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐈 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 (𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥), 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝.

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Some important moments from the 17 May 2026 moonsighting from Kachchh, Gujarat, India, stitched together in this video.

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For those of us settled abroad, every time we return home, we realise some elderly people in the village, along with friends and family, have passed away. Their absence leaves a deep, heartbreaking void.

May Allah grant them Jannatul Firdaus and fill their graves with نور peace.

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On Sunday, 17 May 2026, in Kutch, Gujarat, India, the waxing crescent moon Hilal was observed after sunset for a total of 33 minutes, uninterrupted by 11 people. Alhamdulillah.

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On Saturday, 16 May 2026, from Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India, the waning crescent moon (illumination 0.996%) was observed with a binoculars and with the naked eye. Alhamdulillah

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𝟰.𝟳𝟮% 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆) • 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗷, 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗵, 𝗚𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮

My friend and I positioned ourselves on the tallest building in our village at 3:30 AM to observe the rising crescent Moon.

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On Saturday, 18 April 2026, the Waxing Crescent (Hilal) Moon was easily observed.

Illumination: 2.42%
Age: 30h 56m 40s
Lag Time: 02:14:14
Moon's Alt: +15.82°
Elongation: +17.84°

Visual Observations:
✅ Optical Aid: Positive
✅ Unaided Eye: Positive

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2.42% Illuminattion • Waxing Crescent Moon • Bolton (UK) • 18 April 2026 (Saturday)

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1.64% Illuminattion • Waxing Crescent Moon • 18 April 2026 (Saturday) • Nadiad, Gujarat (India) • Observed by the NaviMasjid Team

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@mmd1269291 Walaikumusalam. Could you please send me the link to the location?

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On Friday, 17 April 2026, from Blackburn, England, we attempted to observe the crescent moon (Hilal), but it was not sighted.

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In this article, I explore the crescent moon that likely marked the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah during the Farewell Pilgrimage of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in 632 CE. Through ahadith and astronomical analysis, I try to understand what that crescent may have looked like—and reflect on observing a similar moon myself centuries later.

https://t.co/jlCGzx9Xor