Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1439 AH
- When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 11 August 2018) at 09:58 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Saturday 11 August 2018) and (Sunday 12 August 2018) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Monday 13 August 2018 and in the Western Region will be on Sunday 12 August 2018. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 11 August 2018
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Merouane Ali Khoudja from بن شيكاو City in المدية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Merouane Ali Khoudja said: "في يوم السبت 11 أوت 2018 الموافق لـ 29 ذو القعدة 1439 ، قام أعضاء الجمعية العلمية الفلكية البوزجاني بالتنقل إلى ارتفاع 1240 متر بأعالي مدينة المدية بالجزائر مستعينين بجهاز التلسكوب قصد تحري هلال ذو الحجة 1439 إلا أنه لم يرى لا يرى لا بالعين المجردة ولا باستعمال التلسكوب كما أشارت إليه الحسابات الفلكية كما أن تموقع الغيوم في الأفق الغربي صعب المهمة أكثر. "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from دير بلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Sun 12 August 2018
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in New South Wales State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "After observing the crescent visually during the day with a telescope i also tried to observe it after sunset. Conditions were very good and the crescent could easily be seen with the naked eye."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The sky was of very good quality so i tried to see the crescent visually with a telescope in daytime. Around 15:45 i could see it clearly enough with a medium refractor. I had aligned the mount on the sun and venus and then just moved it to the position of the crescent arc. "
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from M6 City in Tolna State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Dzulhijjah 1439 AH was very easy seen on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia, neither by my students of CASA at Assalaam Observatory. The sky was hazy. The moon was seen by LAPAN at Pasuruan and many observers from LFNU at several locations. The 1st of Dzulhijjah 1439 AH at Indonesia begin on Monday, August 13, 2018 according to Itsbat on Saturday, August 11, 2018."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Hoonejan Village Located at 60 kilometers South We City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Dhul Hijjah Crescent Observation Report The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najmosepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Sunday, 08/12/2018 Location: Hoonejan Village Located at 60 kilometers South West shahreza (latitude: 31° 35' N, longitude: 51° 51' E, elevation: 2411 m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, one sets of 20*60 binoculars, One set of 20*90 binoculars, One set of 25*100 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy . Horizon obstacles: 4.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:30 Apparent Moonset: 20:16 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 25*100 binoculars and by naked eye by Ali Janghorbani at 19:51, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars and by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Ziba Hafar 2.Shahnaz Same 3.Farzaneh Momeni 4.Marzieh Yavari 5.ShivaSadat Maki 6.Shahideh Torabi 7.Fatemeh Torabi 8.Toktam Aliabedi 9.Bahar Yoosefian 10.Fahimeh Vahidi 11.Nasrin Sabzevari 12.Shahnaz Soroori 13.Tayebeh Shafiee 14.Fariba Gharaghani 15.Shadan Omidvar 16.Marzieh Mardani 17.Tahereh Shafiee 18.Maryam Moradi 19.Fatemeh Aghabozorgi 20.Zakieh Abazari 21.Kimia Sanayeea 22.Maryam Mardani 23.Mahtab Bahrami 24.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 25.Mansooreh Naderi 26.Zahra Parsania 27.Mahdieh Mehrara 28.Elmira Golabi 29.Sayedeh Fatemeh Aghili 30.Zahra Fallahi 31.Alireza Yasrebi 32.Amir Hossein Yasrebi 33.Saer Aliabedi 34.Sadra Nikeghbal 35.Mostafa Rahmati 36.Amir Hossein Aghabozorgi 37.AmirAli Aghabozorgi 38.MohammadReza Aghabozorgi 39.Mohsen Bahreyni 40.Farhad Mirzaee 41.Mohammad hossein Abazari 42.Rasool Beygi 43.Mohsen Dehghani 44.GholamReza Maleki 45.Ali Aghabozorgi 46.Mohammad Mahdi Jambakhsh 47.Ehsan MehrAra 48.Sayed Hossein Aghili 49.Darush Janghorbani 50.Reza Janghorbani 51.Ali janghorbani 52.Hossein Janghorbani "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Merlimau City in Melaka State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Kassim Bahali said: "Hilal of Zulhijah 1439 was seen by naked eye and binocular."
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in الولاية الغربية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "كانت الرؤية واضحة للكثير"
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "السلام عليكم تم رصد الهلال من مناطق أخرى من المغرب "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "ثبوت الرؤية ..تملالت اقليم قلعة السراغنة وسط المملكة المغربية, وقد توصلت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر بصور أخرى لثبوت الرؤية بالصويرة وأكادير"
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammad Aamir said: "We tried to see the crescent of the month Dhul Hijjah for few minutes after sunset but it was raining and the horizon was full of cloud. Later, we contacted our friends, relatives in different part of Nepal but the answer was "Not Sighted". So, the crescent was not sighted anywhere in Nepal because of bad weather. Darul Ifta Wal Qazaa, Nepali Jame Masjid later established contact in the neighbouring countries. Accept India, other countries had announced the sighting of the moon. We had a 4.5 hours long meeting with Darul Qazaa to follow Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the majority countries. They have same matla that we have and to follow Odeh criterion. Finally, they were convinced and announced that Monday, 13/08/2018 as officially first day of Dhul Hijjah in Nepal."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Usman Dukku from Bauchi City in Bauchi State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Usman Dukku said: "Because of clouds and a brief shower, we did not attempt sighting the crescent."
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Obseravtory City in Muscat State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The Crescent Moon was seen by aid of the telescope. Due to haze, dust and some clouds it was not possible to sight with the naked eye. "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Qatar
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Sultan Alkhulaifi from Doha City in Doha State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from سكاكا City in الجوف State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mooad Shaqour said: "تمت الرؤية بالعين المجردة والتقاط الصورة بالجوال، علما بأن اليوم هو الأول من ذي الحجة في السعودية."
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Nular Bary from Borella City in Colombo State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Nular Bary said: "Assalamualaikum Wr Wb. Today 29th of Dhul-qi'dah 1439H (12/08/2018) cloudy evening in Colombo. The New Moon of Dul Hijjah been sighted in several other places in the country today and The Colombo Grand Mosque Hillal committee announced to complete the month of Dhul-qi'dah with 29 days and start the month of Dul Hijjah Tomorrow Monday 13th.August 2018."InShaAllah" Eid Dul Alha will be on Wednesday 22th. August 2018. in Sri Lanka Nular Bary Borella, Colombo 8, Sri L:anka."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Ahsan from Negombo City in Sri Lanka State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohamed Ahsan said: "The crescent moon of Dul-Hijjah has been sighted by me in Negombo."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Baig from SLOUGH City in Berkshire State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammad Baig said: "After two months of clear skies, we had heavy clouds all day right to the evening. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from Thirsk City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "There were 3 of us who came to Sutton Bank (Thirsk), 1000 ft above see level to sight the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah. Unfortunately, it was totally cloudy, but we saw a very nice view of the horizon without any obstructions or light pollution. Our group comprised of myself (Qamar Uddin, York), Hafiz Dr Ayyub Patel and Mehboob Issa (Dewsbury). Note, we have received positive sighting reports from other countries including Morocco."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 8:05 pm EDT (sunset: 8:19 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon. Venus was sighted at 8:09 pm through the pair of binoculars and then at 8:16 pm by naked eye. At 8:20 pm, I left the location for another one. I arrived at the new location at 8:26 pm and waited for the moon to appear in a clearing. The first binocular sighting of the crescent was at 8:37 pm followed by naked eye sighting. The horns were at 1:30 and 6:30 O'clock (1:30;4:00;6:30). I left the site at 9:00 pm (moonset: 9:28 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sun 12 August 2018
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Iraq
5 . Jordan
6 . Kuwait
7 . Lebanon
8 . Libya
9 . Oman
10 . Palestine
11 . Qatar
12 . Saudi Arabia
13 . Sudan
14 . Syria
15 . Tunisia
16 . Turkey
17 . United Arab Emirates
18 . Yemen
Mon 13 August 2018
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Japan
7 . Malaysia
8 . Maldives
9 . Mauritania
10 . Morocco
11 . Nepal
12 . Niger
13 . Pakistan
14 . Singapore
15 . South Africa
16 . Sri Lanka
17 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 11 August 2018) at 09:58 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Saturday 11 August 2018) and (Friday 10 August 2018) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the OLD crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day rises after the Sunrise and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunrise.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon rises in these locations before the Sunrise and the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunrise, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Fri 10 August 2018
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Dzulqo'dah 1439 AH was very easy seen on Friday, August 10, 2018 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear."
