The young moon returns

View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Muzamir Mazlan at Telok Kemang Observatory in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia used a telescope to capture a moon so young – so nearly between the Earth and sun – that the eye wouldn’t have been able to see it. Muzamir wrote: “The picture was captured at 7:25 PM MYT – 5 May 2019 – when the moon age is 12 hours and 38 minutes. Spot the super thin crescent moon! It also marks the start of the Islamic month of Ramadan.” Muzamir also captured the waning moon on May 4. Amazing pair of photos, Muzamir! Thank you. Click here to learn the youngest moon you can see with the eye alone.