Last quarter moon signals final stretch of Ramadan over Northern Borders

ARAR — The last quarter moon of Ramadan was sighted at dawn on Wednesday over the Northern Borders Region, appearing half-illuminated by the sun, with the other half in shadow. **media[2675905]** This sighting marks one of the moon’s main phases during its monthly orbit around the Earth, indicating the approach of the new moon, the new crescent sighting, and nearing the end of the Holy month. The last quarter phase occurs when the moon has completed approximately three-quarters of its orbit, with its eastern half being lit up by sunlight. During this phase, the moon is generally visible during the day. **media[2675904]**