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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…

I am scheduled, to leave Israel this Thursday night and arrive in New York Friday morning 1. Should I say Lechatchila Kiddush Levana in Israel or wait till Motzei Shabbos (Shabbos being Yud Alef)? 2. Is it permitted to carry a key on Shabbos in the hotel from the reception desk to my room?

1. You should say before Motzai Shabbos. 2. One may carry in a hotel, though some are Machmir. See here. Sources: בנוגע המתנה למוצאי שבת, הנה ברמ"א או"ח…

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. Sources: רמ״א תכו, ב. מג״א שם ז. ושם דשבת חמיר…

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