Kiddush Levana Archives

Can I recite Kiddush Levana with a congregation who davens Maariv before Tzeis?

Kiddush Levanah can only be recited after tzies hakachavim. Sources: עיין רמא סימן תכו סעיף א ומשנ״ב שם סק״ב. להוסיף, שבכ״מ המנהג שאחרי מעריב הולכים הביתה וחוזרים אח״כ לקידוש…

I didn’t see the moon (yet) tonight (Leil Yud daled). Tomorrow night I will be flying. What should I do if I see the moon on the plane, should I do it then or can I / should I push it off until the next night?

If you see the moon on the plane, you should do Kiddush Levana, and not risk the chance of missing Kiddush Levana altogether. Explanation: The Minhag is that…

Till when can kiddush levana be said? Can one rely on the lenient Poskim to say in second half of month?

There are three main Shittos in the Poskim when the latest time for Kiddush Levana is: 1. Maharil – Until the exact halfway point between each Moilad. In other words, since…

I did not say Kiddush Levana yet. Is it permitted to do so tonight (on Yom Tov)?

Lechatchila, one should not do Kiddush Levana on Shabbos or Yom Tov unless it is the final opportunity. This month, if one missed Kiddush Levana, they may do on…