The Problem with "Calculations Say: Sighting was Impossible"
Claims that the crescent moon was “impossible to see” on March 29, 2025, are often grounded in generalized references to astronomical calculations, yet they overlook the layered and probabilistic nature of such models. This article challenges the assumption that visibility predictions—based on thresholds derived from past observations and physical modeling—warrant overriding legally valid human testimony.
By analyzing the moon’s age and position in four locations, evaluating fifteen different visibility criteria, and accounting for terrestrial elevation, the discussion underscores a key point: conflating probabilistic tools with definitive legal knowledge distorts both the science and the jurisprudence. What is at stake is not only the accuracy of a crescent sighting but the epistemic integrity of how we determine it.
Moon not sighted: RAMADAN TO BEGIN MONDAY NIGHT. (Fast on Tuesday)
We did not receive any reliable reports of the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan being sighted anywhere in the world via NAKED-EYE on Sunday, March 10th. For more info: https://t.co/KoeaDVnqsc #Ramadan📷
My account was deleted due to being hacked. Like a year ago. Came on here to check updates for Ramadan Crescent Sightings... and miraculously found my account open and working.
I guess you can call this a Ramadan miracle.
Ramadan Kareem !