Is it preferable to recite Kiddush Levana on Motza'ei Shabbat, and is this requirement absolute?
Synopsis
The SA rules one should bless only on Motza'ei Shabbat when perfumed and dressed nicely. The Rema qualifies this: only if Motza'ei Shabbat falls before the 10th of the month; otherwise do not delay. The Aruch HaShulchan notes this is not strictly required (l'chatchila only) and that in cloudy regions one should not wait.
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