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ILoveQatar.net
04-05-2025
- Science
- ILoveQatar.net
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower to be visible in Qatar on 5 May 2025
Folks in the Northern Hemisphere, including those in the State of Qatar, will be able to view the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which will peak on the evening of Monday, 5 May 2025 and continue until dawn on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, the Qatari Calendar House (QCH) reported on Sunday, 4 May 2025. Astronomer at QCH, Dr. Bashir Marzouk, stated that this meteor shower is one of the most exceptional ones, as its peak rate can reach up to 50 meteors per hour, according to experts specializing in meteor observations, affirming that it becomes active annually from 19 April to 28 May 2025, with its peak occurring on May 5. The famous Halley's Comet is the source of this meteor shower. Each May, as Earth orbits the Sun, it passes through dust particles left by the comet. When these particles collide with Earth's atmosphere, they create flashes visible in the sky. Overall, meteor showers occur when Earth passes near the tiny remnants and dust particles left behind by comet debris, highlighted Marzouk. Marzouk went on to explain that monitoring this shower requires a place devoid of environmental and light pollution. Interestingly, residents of Qatar will be able to gaze at this shower without the need to use astronomical devices or telescopes. He emphasized that folks could observe this celestial phenomenon with the naked eye starting from Monday evening until sunrise on Tuesday by gazing at the southeastern horizon of Qatar from midnight until dawn the following day. He clarified that modern digital cameras can be used to capture images, with extended exposure times to get exceptional shots of this shower.
Morocco World
26-03-2025
- Morocco World
Eid Al Fitr Expected for March 31
Rabat – Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall either on March 30 or March 31 around the world – varying based on astronomical predictions. The Islamic website Qatari Calendar House said March 31 is expected to be the first day of Eid Al Fitr, drawing its findings based on astronomical calculations. 'The crescent moon for this year's Shawaal (the 10th lunar month) will be born on the evening of Saturday, March 29 at 1:58 p..m. Doha local time,' The Peninsula Qatar said, citing forecasts by the Calendar House Executive Director Faisal Al Ansari. Meanwhile, the International Astronomy Center suggests that sighting the crescent moon for the month of Shawaal will not be possible on Saturday, March 29 in the UAE. Therefore, Eid Al Fitr is expected to begin on Monday, March 31. UAE celebrated the first day of Ramadan on March 1, unlike Morocco, which began fasting on March 2. Morocco's Ibrahim Akhyam, a researcher in the science of timekeeping and a member of the Islamic Moon Sighting Project, told Morocco World News (MWN) that Ramadan is unlikely to complete its 30 days in Morocco, noting that Eid Al Fitr will all be on March 31. Many countries are already gearing up for Eid, with markets bustling and concerts and events taking place around the world, including in the UAE. 'An eclectic line-up of music events is set to take place across the UAE in the week following Eid Al Fitr, featuring everything from pop concerts and high-profile club performances to children's musicals,' The National News reported. Some Muslim countries have announced a prolonged holiday, including Saudi Arabia, which set the vacation at four days. Considering weeks in Saudi Arabia fall on Friday and Saturday, people in the country will enjoy a six-day break. As for Morocco, if Eid falls on Monday, Moroccans can expect to have both Monday and Tuesday off. In the Muslim world, religious authorities are assigned to sight the crescent moon, based on which the official date for Eid is announced through the official channels, including Islamic ministries. Whether Eid falls on Sunday or Monday, Muslim communities are united in anticipation and celebration in these last days of Ramadan 2025. Tags: eid al fitr celebrations
