Where to go this weekend? وين نطلع هالويكند؟
The weekend: Friday and Saturday, 16–17 October 2026 · 5–6 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Latest satellite image: 3–10 October 2026 · 22–29 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH, updated nightly. Straight-line distance from the city centre.
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Moon and stars
Thursday night: the moon is about 27% lit; Friday night: about 36% (approximate).
Next new moon: Monday 9 November 2026 (29 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH).
The next holiday
Extra school day off
Sunday 25 October 2026 (14 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH) · 14 days to go
It joins Friday and Saturday: 3 days off.
Near Riyadh
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Wadi Buzah 70 km · Rawdat Umm Qata 96 km · Nafud al-Thamamah 96 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Rawdat al-Tinhat روضة التنهات163 km north of RiyadhVery dark estimateInside a protected area · a permit may be requiredNearest road outside the reserve
Spring near Riyadh · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Jeddah
The greenest destinations in the latest image (4 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi al-Sa'abarah* وادي السعبره244 km southeast of JeddahSpring 22 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Maqasa* وادي مقسى162 km southeast of JeddahSpring 21 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Hafan* وادي حفن244 km southeast of JeddahSpring 20 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Sar (Madinah) وادي السر (المدينة المنورة)237 km northeast of JeddahVery dark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Jeddah · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Makkah
The greenest destinations in the latest image (4 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi al-Sa'abarah* وادي السعبره189 km southeast of MakkahSpring 22 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Maqasa* وادي مقسى104 km southeast of MakkahSpring 21 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Hafan* وادي حفن189 km southeast of MakkahSpring 20 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Sar (Madinah) وادي السر (المدينة المنورة)212 km northeast of MakkahVery dark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Makkah · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Madinah
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Wadi al-Aqiq 46 km · Rawdat al-Wasatih 64 km · Rawdat Ma'alath 66 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Rawdat al-Sakara روضة السكرى185 km north of Al-MadinahVery dark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Madinah · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Dammam and Khobar
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Hafanah وادي الحفنة240 km south of DammamDark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Dammam and Khobar · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Qassim (Buraidah and Unaizah)
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Rawdat Umm Kahif 25 km · Rawdat Umm Zahar 36 km · Rawdat Umm Hazam 38 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Faydat al-Makharuqah فيضة المخروقة219 km east of BuraidahVery dark estimateInside a protected area · a permit may be requiredNearest road outside the reserve
Spring near Qassim (Buraidah and Unaizah) · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Hail
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Khabra Maqanas 209 km · Faydat al-Batahiah 212 km · Faydat Umm Thamail 212 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Nafud Aqarab نفود عقارب223 km northeast of HayelVery dark estimateInside a protected area · permit required
Spring near Hail · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Tabuk
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Sar (Tabuk) وادي السر (تبوك)185 km south of TaboukVery dark estimateInside a protected area · a permit may be requiredNearest road outside the reserve
Spring near Tabuk · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Abha and Khamis Mushait
The greenest destinations in the latest image (21 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi Dala* وادي ضلع35 km south of AbhaStrong spring 85 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Rim* وادي ريم40 km southwest of AbhaStrong spring 65 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi al-Khitan* وادي الخيطان190 km northwest of AbhaSpring 61 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi Shafaqah وادي شفقه103 km west of AbhaModerate estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Abha and Khamis Mushait · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Taif
The greenest destinations in the latest image (10 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi al-Khitan* وادي الخيطان214 km southeast of Al-TayefSpring 61 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi al-Ashar* وادي العشر218 km southeast of Al-TayefSpring 48 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi al-Sa'abarah* وادي السعبره136 km southeast of Al-TayefSpring 22 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Sar (Madinah) وادي السر (المدينة المنورة)205 km north of Al-TayefVery dark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Taif · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Al-Ahsa
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Rawdat al-Masa'udi 214 km · Rawdat Umm Qata 218 km · Faydat al-Khwish 231 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Hafanah وادي الحفنة107 km south of Al-HofufDark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Al-Ahsa · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Jazan
The greenest destinations in the latest image (13 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi Dala* وادي ضلع112 km north of JazanStrong spring 85 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Rim* وادي ريم123 km north of JazanStrong spring 65 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Talan* وادي طلان139 km north of JazanStrong spring 43 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi Shafaqah وادي شفقه211 km northwest of JazanModerate estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Jazan · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Najran
The greenest destinations in the latest image (9 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi Dala* وادي ضلع184 km west of NajranStrong spring 85 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Rim* وادي ريم207 km west of NajranStrong spring 65 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi Talan* وادي طلان202 km west of NajranStrong spring 43 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi Bish وادي بيش155 km west of NajranModerate estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Najran · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Al-Jouf (Sakaka)
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Faydat al-Raghaliah (Al-Jouf) 64 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Khabra Umm Khanasar خبراء ام خنصر162 km northeast of SakakaVery dark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Al-Jouf (Sakaka) · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Arar
The greenest destinations in the latest image
No destination in our guide has spring within 250 km in the latest image.
Greened in past seasons: Faydat al-Raghaliah (Al-Jouf) 179 km · Nafud Aqarab 242 km · Faydat al-Laqatah 248 km
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Nafud Aqarab نفود عقارب242 km southeast of ArarVery dark estimateInside a protected area · permit required
Spring near Arar · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines
Near Al-Baha
The greenest destinations in the latest image (21 with spring within 250 km)
- Wadi Rim* وادي ريم243 km south of Al-BahaStrong spring 65 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi al-Khitan* وادي الخيطان38 km southeast of Al-BahaSpring 61 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
- Wadi al-Ashar* وادي العشر41 km southeast of Al-BahaSpring 48 km² of spring around itNearest road to it in Google Maps
The darkest place for stars within 250 km
- Wadi al-Khasam وادي الخصم123 km northwest of Al-BahaDark estimateNearest road to it in Google Maps
Spring near Al-Baha · Where to see the stars? · Before you go: rules and fines