Rafha: The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) monitored the activities of the International Observe the Moon Night in the skies of Rafha Governorate in Northern Borders Region this evening. The annual event aims to encourage community participation in observing the moon, exploring its details, and raising awareness of space and astronomy.
According to Saudi Press Agency, member of the Afaq Society for Astronomy Burjas Al-Falih explained that astronomy enthusiasts around the world turned their gaze toward the sky tonight as part of a global initiative sponsored by NASA. He noted that the event seeks to deepen public engagement with the moon and inspire appreciation of its unique terrain.
Al-Falih added that this night offers an ideal opportunity for astronomical observation, as the moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, allowing most of its surface to appear illuminated and revealing details of craters and mountains with long, distinct shadows. He pointed out that the moon can be observed through various means, including the naked eye, binoculars, telescopes, and photography, as it is only a few days away from reaching the full moon phase.