The Kingstown Sighting Gathering
Observers view the western sunset over Kingstown Bay and the Grenadine waters on the 29th of each lunar month to spot the crescent moon.
Leeward Coastal Visibility
The leeward western coastline of Saint Vincent is sheltered from prevailing Atlantic trade winds, offering calm sea horizons for lunar observation.
Day Transition Dynamics
The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Atlantic Standard Time (America/St_Vincent, UTC-4), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.