Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia – The sky of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, often referred to as Mecca, in western Saudi Arabia will witness, at dawn on Friday, the phenomenon of the decreasing humpback moon being perpendicular to the Holy Kaaba.
This is an astronomical event that combines scientific precision with visual beauty. It reflects the harmony between the movement of celestial bodies and terrestrial locations, particularly in Mecca.
On Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the head of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, Engineer Majid Abu Zahra. He said that the phenomenon of orthogonality is one of the scientific methods to confirm the accuracy of calculations of the movement of celestial bodies. This includes the moon. This makes determining its location very accurate, especially in Mecca.
This phenomenon can also be used to determine the direction of the Qibla, particularly in relation to Mecca. It does so in a simple way from several regions around the world.
This phenomenon is a unique opportunity for visitors to Mecca and worshipers to see the moon in a rare and beautiful scene.
For astronomers, it is a practical test of accurate astronomical models, and mathematical predictions can be compared with actual observations.
In addition to analyzing angles and heights, and the accuracy of calculations.
