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Antares to appear near crescent Moon over Qatar tonight

Published: 14 Oct 2026 - 09:50 am | Last Updated: 14 Oct 2026 - 09:55 am
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Doha, Qatar: Residents and skywatchers in Qatar will have the opportunity to observe the red supergiant star Antares near the crescent moon on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

In a social media post, Qatar Calendar House said the star would appear close to the waxing crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Awwal, allowing the two celestial objects to be seen together with the naked eye.

They will be visible above the southwestern horizon after sunset until the moon sets at 7:26pm.