A: The so called Luna, half moon, or sickle of the moon, also waning and waxing moon, is a sign of fertility, related to life and death, and thus a popular symbol in many religions. It pinpoints ...

According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang symbolises “the religion of Islam as the official religion of the federation and the nation”.

This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...

The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to the faith, and the crescent moon and stars are symbols relating to the greatness of the creator. Prayer hall This is ...

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...

On Jan. 4, Saturn briefly hid behind the crescent moon ... word is derived from the Latin occultäre, meaning to conceal or hide. Saturn and the moon put on a celestial show Sunday night.

Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia ... and moon-sighting methodologies often vary between countries, meaning some nations declare the start of the month earlier or ...