Astronomy and Islam: Understanding the Moon and Ramadan

Who are the presenters in the video?

• Hannah Banyard and Imad Ahmed

• Hannah Banyard and Umar Ahmed

• Imad Ahmed and Umar Ahmed

• Hannah Banyard and John Smith

How long does it take for the moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

• 28 days

• 29.5 days

• 27.3 days

• 30 days

What is the first phase of the moon called?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

In the Islamic calendar, when does a new month begin?

• At the first quarter

• At the sighting of the new crescent moon

• At the full moon

• At the new moon

What is the 'danger limit' in moon sighting?

• The phase of the moon

• The time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth

• The angle between the sun and the moon

• The distance between the Earth and the moon

How is the start of Ramadan predicted using scientific data?

• By calculating the Earth's orbit

• By observing the full moon

• By checking moon visibility maps

• By using a lunar calendar

What does a green zone on a moon visibility map indicate?

• The sun is setting

• The moon is not visible

• The moon is in a new phase

• The moon is visible

Why might some Muslims begin fasting on different days?

• Due to different time zones

• Because of different moon sighting methods

• Due to weather conditions

• Because of different religious beliefs

What is needed to sight the new crescent moon?

• A telescope

• A clear view of the western horizon

• Binoculars

• A compass

Where should you look to see the new crescent moon?

• Directly overhead

• Near the sunrise

• In the eastern sky

• Near the sunset