Second lunar alignment with Kaaba in 2026
This morning, October 5, 2026, Mecca experienced a rare astronomical phenomenon: the Moon's alignment with the Kaaba, known as a conjunction in the sky. The Moon reached its closest point directly above the Kaaba, approximately 89.87 degrees above the horizon. At this time, it was in its waning crescent phase with an illumination of about 31.8%. This event, which has repeated annually since the first occurrence on February 28, continues to follow the Moon's orbital movement, as its inclination approaches the latitude of Mecca. The phenomenon can be observed with the naked eye and is sometimes used as a rough indicator of the Qibla direction, although more precise methods are available today.
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