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title: "Moon to Align Directly Above the Kaaba Friday Morning"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/moon-align-above-kaaba-friday-morning-2024\/"
type: "post"
updated: "2024-10-26"
description: "During this event, the moon will appear directly overhead, aligned with the center of the Kaaba, creating a rare astronomical sight."
taxonomies: ["News","Makkah","Mecca","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Moon to Align Directly Above the Kaaba Friday Morning

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/moon-align-above-kaaba-friday-morning-2024/
Updated: 2024-10-26

The sky over **Makkah Al-Mukarramah** will witness a unique celestial event tomorrow (Friday), as the **moon** will be directly perpendicular to the **Kaaba**.

This rare alignment will occur at **7:07 AM**, with the moon positioned at an altitude of **89.5 degrees** above the sacred site.

This marks the **second and final perpendicularity** of the moon for the year **2024**, a spectacle that fascinates both astronomers and residents of Makkah alike.

Such occurrences hold significance for those observing celestial phenomena in the holy city, and it’s an event that draws attention from across the globe.