Full moon lights up Saudi skies in striking astronomical event
The full moon of Rabi Al-Akhir dazzled observers across Saudi Arabia, offering a captivating spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts and photographers.
A dazzling full moon illuminated the skies of Saudi Arabia on Monday, captivating observers and photography enthusiasts across the Arab kingdom. The Islamic month of Rabi Al-Akhir hosted the celestial phenomenon, as the moon reached its peak full phase with an impressive 98.78 percent illumination. Spanning 387,145.29 kilometers from Earth, the moon's brightness was set to peak at 99.42 percent by day's end, while the distance between the lunar body and our planet shrank to 385,598.67 kilometers.
Zahi Al-Khalwi, president of the Space and Astronomy Association, emphasized that observing the full moon in this phase is a rare and noteworthy astronomical event, easily visible to the naked eye. The moon graced the Saudi sky from sunset until sunrise, providing a unique opportunity for both casual viewers and astrophotographers to capture the stunning sight.
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