Iinitially one is to be very careful to recite Kiddush Levana prior to the end time written on the Luchos, which follows the opinion of the Rama. This applies to both Ashkenazim and Sephardim. However, in the event that one already missed the time of the first/earliest opinion, then many Ashkenazim rely on a second opinion to recite it until 15 full days past the Molad [i.e. Zman Michaber]. Likewise, some Sephardim rely on this opinion, although many recite it without Hashem’s name once it is past the Zeman Rama. Amongst Chabad Chassidim, many rely on the third opinion to recite it up until 15 days, 12 hrs and 22 minutes from the Molad [i.e. Zeman Chasam Sofer]. This gives you approximately another 18 hours past the time written on the Luchos.
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