Nigerians across the country have been told to expect the first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28.
The announcement was made on Saturday, February 22, by Felix Ale, the director of media and corporate communication at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA).
According to Ale, the lunar crescent has been calculated to occur at 1.45 am (WAT) and would be seen under perfect atmospheric conditions with the aid of optical instruments like binoculars or telescopes.
Ale said, “The crescent will become visible to the naked eye in the evening of Friday 28th 2025, between 6:17 PM and 7:35 PM across different locations in Nigeria.
He said, “Maiduguri will be the first city to witness the young lunar crescent from 6:17 PM to 6:48 PM, followed by Yola, Adamawa State, from 6:21 PM to 6:51 PM.
“Damaturu, Yobe, will follow from 6:22 PM to 6:53 PM, Kano, Kastina, Jos and Kaduna will experience the first lunar crescent between 6:38pm and 7:12pm.
“The sunset and moon set will occur between 6:35pm and 7:12pm, 6:38pm and 7:15pm, 6:35pm and 7:11pm, 6:40pm and 7:17pm respectively,” he stated.
Other states across the country will experience the lunar crescent at different times within a window of 6.17 pm and 7.35 pm with the setting of the moon and sun.
