Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1440 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 (Thursday 01 August 2019) at 03:12 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 01 August 2019) and (Friday 2 August 2019) 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 Friday 02 August 2019 and in the Western Region will be on Friday 02 August 2019. 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
Thu 01 August 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لقد حاولت تحري هلال ذي الحجة بالعين المجردة لكن كانت هناك صبقة من السحب المتراكمة في الأفق الغربي و بالضبط في مكان التحري، ثم استعنت باستعمال التلسكوب لكن دون جدوى."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "الافق الغربي مليئ بالسحب الركامية ... استمرت عملية الرصد حتى بعد غروب الشمس ولكن استمرار تموقع الغيوم حال دون الرؤية ...."
Canada
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Elzohbi from Calgary City in Alberta 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra region 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
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "In all the other regions in Ghana, the moon was not sighted as at 6:50 pm our local time. The moon sets at exactly 6:54 pm our local time. Data on the moon also shows the HILAL cannot be seen. Most muslims in Ghana tends to follow Saudi Arabia and hence officially August 2, 2019, Friday will be counted as the first day of Zul Hijja 1440 AH."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 crescent observation of Dhulhijjah 1440 A.H on 29th Dhulqeadah 1440 A.H was conducted on Thursday, August 01, 2019 in Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Sukoharjo, Central Java Indonesia. The sky was hazy and the moon altitude was low. The sun was unable to be captured after covered by mountain. The cresent was also unable to be identified after sunset (05.36 pm). A number of participants including member of CASA (Club Astronomi Santri Assalaam), academia and Solo Astro Community joined the observation. The Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in the Sidang Isbath decided that Dhulhijjah 1st, 1440 A.H starts on Friday, August 02, 2019."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Assalamualaikum, The crescent observation of Dhulhijjah 1440 H occured at 29th Dhulqeadah 1440 A.H was conducted on Thursday, August 01, 2019 in Observatorium Ilmu Falak UMSU at Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The sky was hazy and the moon altitude was low. The sun was unable to be captured after covered by mountain. The cresent was also unable to be identified after sunset (08.39 pm). The Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in the Sidang Isbath decided that Dhulhijjah 1st, 1440 A.H starts on Friday, August 02, 2019." "
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought 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. 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: Thursday, 08/01/2019 Location: Red Crescent Association of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 20*90 binoculars, One set of 25*100 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:47 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Ali Aghabozorgi 2.MohammadReza Aghabozorgi 3.AmirHossein Aghabozorgi 4.SayedMoslem Rezvani 5.MohammadSadra Nikeghbal 6.Farhad Mirzaee 7.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 8.Reza Janghorbani 9.Ali Janghorbani 10.Hossein Janghorbani 11.Shima Heydarian 12.Mina Heydarian 13.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 14.Misagh Alinezhad 15.Negin Aref 16.Mitra Aref 17.Parivash Sadeghi 18.Leyla Rezaee 19.Mahtab Shahri 20.Maryam Araminia 21.Shahideh Torabi 22.Fatemeh Torabi 23.Toktam Aliabedi 24.Shahnaz Same 25.Maryam Same 26.Zohreh Karimpoor 27.Shahnaz Soroori 28.Roya Ghermezi 29.Zinat Ghermezi 30.Masoomeh Hafar 31.Ziba Hafar 32.Fatemeh Tavakoli 33.Zahra Fallahi 34.MohammadEbrahim Asgarpoor "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from Basrah City in Basrah State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hashim Almoosawi said: "بسمه تعالى تم رصد هلال ذي الحجة سنة 1440 بواسطة مرصد البصرة الفلكي https://www.facebook.com/BasraAstronomicalObservatory #Basra_Astronomical_Observatory تمكن المرصد من التقاط صورا محدودة في الساعة 16:20 مساء يوم الخميس 1/8/2019 و لدقائق معدودة و بصعوبة بالغة بسبب سوء الاحوال الجوية. هذا و تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة. تلسكوب نوع: ED127 كامرا: Lumenera LT365R فلتر: 802" "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from افران City in افران State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Zakaria Guelzim said: "نسبة السحب كانت عالية و المدة بين غروب الشمس و غروب القمر وراء الجبل قصيرة "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "توصلت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر بصور تثبت عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال من الناظور حتى العيون. وقد شاركت في التحري مع المندوبية الاقليمية لوزارة الاوقاف والشؤون الاسلامية بالناظور حيث تعذرت الرؤية بسبب الغيوم."
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij 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 not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The general weather across many parts of the country was cloudy, dusty, hazy and hot. The Crescent Moon was not observed."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from القريات City in القريات State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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. Mooad Shaqour said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال، الجو كان مغبرا في الأفق."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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
Mr. Sami Al-Harbi said: "حاولت رصد الهلال لكن لم استطع ذلك بسبب الجبال والغيوم العالية وهذة طبيعية منطقة المدينة المنورة "
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Province 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
Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim said: "The crescent new moon was not sighted in Southern Africa"
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Jabal Hafeet City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "Partly cloudy and very dusty near the horizon. "
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The western horizon was partly cloudy, but the moon was not sighted. The weather forecast shows many parts of the UK had clear skies, but we have not received any positive sighting reports. In fact, we have received a fax from Morocco Awqaf Ministry of negative sighting report, covering 278 points. Therefore, we will have a divided Eid-ul Adha 1440 AH in the UK. Those who follow moon sighting will start the month on Sat 3rd August 2019 and do Eid on Mon 12th August 2019. And those who follow Saudi Arabia will do Eid on the previous day. You may like to watch the YouTube video titled, 'Is Eid-ul Adha connected with Hajj?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK9gkmDg-kQ"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location about 7:50 pm EDT (sunset 8:31 pm). Using two pairs of binoculars (7X50 and 10X50), I started scanning the mostly cloudy and very hazy western horizon with no success. I ended the session at 9:13 pm (moonset: 9:16 pm)."
Fri 02 August 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from بني يزجن City in غرداية الجزائر 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. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا محمد لقد تمكن عدّة أشخاص من محضرة الشيخ أبي العباس أحمد الوليلي رحمه الله من رؤية هلال ذي الحجٓة من برج عدّون ؤعيسى بناحية زلّيڤه ببني يزجن ولاية غرداية - الجزائر، بالعين المجردة ابتداء من حوالي ثلاث دقائق بعد مغيب الشمس الظاهري خلف شريط من السحاب الذي كان على الساعة ١٨:٣٢، وكانت السماء الغربية مسحّبة تتخلّلها مساحات صافية، وكان قوس الهلال يعلو الأفق الغربي وقتها بحوالي ١٣ درجة، و سمت مماثل على يسار مكان غروب الشمس، ذا لمعان جيد رغم ضوء الشمس، مشيرا بقرنيه إلى الساعة ٢ و ٧، و بقوا يرقبونه لمدة نصف ساعة على الأقل بعد المشاهدة الأولى قبل الانصراف من مكان الرصد وكان هلالا سهلا لمن عادته الرصد بالعين المجردة والحمد لله، ولله الأمر من قبل ومن بعد."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from BATNA City in BATNA State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "الأفق كان غائما لليوم الثالث تواليا .... لكن قبل اختفاء الهلال وراء مرتفع جبلي .. تمكنت من رصده لمدة لا تتجاوز 15 دقيقة وذلك لوجود غيوم منخفضة ...."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mourad Bahamida from البرمة City in ورڨلة 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Brisbane City in QLD 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر ذوالحجة من أفق البحرين صباح هذا اليوم الجمعة والموافق 2 أغسطس 2019 في تمام الساعة (08:30) صباحا وبصعوبة"
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina 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. Samir Al-Busnavi said: "The crescent was seen 10 minuts after sunset. This photo was made by phone camera"
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra region 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
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "In the Greater Accra region in Ghana, it was cloudy at the time of our sunset. It was seen in the Upper West region of Ghana by Mr. Abass Bawa and a lot more. These was his comments..."The moon was sighted in Wa this evening (Friday August 2, 2019). The crescent appearance suggests that it is on day one". This is the first night of Zul Hijja 1440 AH."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Dombovar City in Tolna 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "It's easy to see the new crescent of Dhulhijjah 1440 AH on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 from my backyard at Rowasiya Observatory - Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The moon was sighted 10 minutes after sun setting and still observed before covered by Merapi mountian. This photo was captured by phone camera and WO 71ZS on Losmandy GM8."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "in 1 august 2019, I tried to observe the crescent from Gresik, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, but the crescent was not seen by telescope and ccd imaging on my gear. and in 2 august 2019 I tried to observe again, and the crescent was seen by ccd imaging."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Lunar crescent was seen with naked eyes and from telescope. when it was tuned for ccd, the lunar crescent vanished with cloud covering the sky and the cloud get thicker and higher. "
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan 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 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: Friday, 08/02/2019 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 20*90 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: totally cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results:The Moon crescent was not seen. Observers: 1.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 2.Reza Janghorbani 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Hossein Janghorbani 5.Masoomeh Hafar 6.Ziba Hafar 7.Shahideh Torabi 8.Toktam Aliabedi 9.Zahra Fallahi "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from أزرو City in إفران 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
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 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: "Crescent was not sighted anywhere in Kathmandu but was sighted by people in Terai region of Nepal."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from دير بلوط City in سلفيت 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Jabal Hafeet City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "We had an astronomy lecture and a moon sighting training session in York today (2/8/2019), which was attended by about 20 people, plus a few astronomers from York Astronomical Society. Feedbacks from the public were very positive, but unfortunately, it was totally cloudy after sunset so the moon was not seen. Fortunately, other parts of the UK were clear and many people have sighted the moon, Alhamdulillah. Today was the 29th Dhul Qaidah, according to UK-only moon sighting counts (but 30th Dhul Qaidah based on borrowed sighting from abroad!). Report of many positive sightings can be found on ICOUK.net website (Moon -> Observation Results)"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Baig from Slough City in Berkshire 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. Mohammad Baig said: "Despite the partially cloudy horizon, crescent was easily seen and remained on the horizon for half an hour or so before the going behind low clouds."
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 8:44 pm EDT (sunset: 8:30 pm). The western horizon was mostly cloudy and hazy. There was an opening closer to the horizon. So, it was a matter of time for the moon to appear there. I used a pair of binoculars (7x50) to check if the moon could be detected under the clouds. It was at 9:21 pm that the moon started to descend into the clearing. That was seen by binoculars and immediately after by the naked eye. The horns were at approximately 1:30 and 6:30 O'clock (1:30;4:00;6:30). I left the area at 9:40 pm while the moon was close to the horizon but still visible (moonset: 9:58 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Fri 02 August 2019
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Ghana
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iraq
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Lebanon
10 . Libya
11 . Malaysia
12 . Palestine
13 . Qatar
14 . Saudi Arabia
15 . Sudan
16 . Syria
17 . Turkey
18 . United Arab Emirates
19 . Yemen
Sat 03 August 2019
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 . India
5 . Iran
6 . Mauritania
7 . Morocco
8 . Nepal
9 . Oman
10 . Pakistan
11 . South Africa
12 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 01 August 2019) at 03:12 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 01 August 2019) and (Wedensday 31 July 2019) 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
Wed 31 July 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "بدأ الرصد منذ الساعة 04 و 15 دقيقة صباحا .... سبق عملية الرصد تهاطل أمطار وزيادة في نسبة الرطوبة . الأفق الشرقي كان غائما جزئيا مما أدى الى حجب الرؤية بشكل كبير ... استمر الرصد الى ما بعد شروق الشمس وانتهى على 06 صباحا بالتوقيت المحلي."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "كان محتمل رؤية الهلال تبعا لحجمه و ارتفاعه خلال صبيحة اليوم السابق، لكن قبل شروق الشمس و في وقت التحري بالضبط تجمعت سحب كثيفة منعتنا من رؤيته."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Dhul Qeadah 1440 AH was not seen on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was hazy. The moon was captured by mr. Joko Prasetyo from Kudus Central Java and mr. Achmad Junaidi from Ponorogo East Java."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "The Crescent was seen easily by naked eyes from Ibnu Syatir Observatory at AL-ISLAM Boarding School, Ponorogo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia"
3 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Medan City sky was hazy near the horizon and near zenith sky was clear until noon. observation continued until evening but the sky covered by cloud so no hilal observed today."
