Longest Moon Phase of 2024

The Moon will take 8 days, 5 hours, and 24 minutes to go from Full on January 25, to Third Quarter on February 2. That’s the longest time between two primary Moon phases this year. Full Story

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Isra and Mi'raj in Canada

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Many Muslims in Canada observe Isra and Mi'raj (Al Isra' wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi’raj, or Laylat al Miraj). This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven. Full Story

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Palestine Delays DST Start in 2024 and 2025

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Daylight Saving Time (DST) will start one week later than previously announced in Palestine. Full Story

Issue #130:

This edition is all about the Moon: the biggest eclipse ‘miss,’ the longest Moon phase, and a lunar rendezvous with Jupiter.