Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1444 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 (Sunday 18 June 2023) at 04:37 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 18 June 2023) and (Monday 19 June 2023) 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 19 June 2023 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 19 June 2023. 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
Sun 18 June 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Youcef Madi from مغنية City in تلمسان 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. Youcef Madi said: "حوالنا رؤية هلال شهر ذو الحجة مساء اليوم ٢٩ من ذو القعدة لسنة ١٤٤٤ لاكن لم تتظح لدينا رؤية هلال و كل عام وانتم بالف وتقبل الله اظاحيكم وسلام عليكم ورحمة الله تعالى وبراكته "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تعذرت رؤية هلال شهر ذي الحجة في النادي الفلكي بكوينين بسبب انخفاض إضاءة الهلال و تراكم الغبار عند الأفق"
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "Sky conditions were okay around noon, with some high cirrus causing whitish skies close to the sun. There were clouds predicted for the evening, so i tried daytime observation. I had recently started experimenting with ZWO ASI cameras and could do my first test with a difficult crescent today. I could capture the crescent clearly around 14:15 local time (UT+2) at around 5.3degrees elongation. I was using some experimental features of my software and these show good promise to improve the results. I also got a ton of log files and data which now needs to be looked at ..."
Indonesia
1 . 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: "Lunar crescent was not seen in medan, the sky was cloudy and hazy, so the lunar crescent was not seen."
2 . 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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Dzulhijjah 1444 AH was not seen even by telescope due to low altitude of the hilal and clouds, on Sunday, June 18, 2023 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The west horizon was very hazy and cloudy. According to the neo-mabims criterion (alt 3° and elongation 6° 24') the Itsbat Coucil by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia declare that the 1st of Dzulhijjah 1444 AH will start on Tuesday, June 20, 2022. Eid-al-Adha 1444 AH will be on Thursday, June 29, 2023."
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 clear, 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: Sunday , 06/18/2023 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 18:58 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Dr.Ali Akbar Taki 2.Mostafa Rahmati 3.Abdol Reza Gholami 4.Mostafa Shoja 5.Milad Eslami 6.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 7.Reza Janghorbani 8.Ali Janghorbani 9.Hossein Janghorbani 10.Shahnaz Soroori 11.Zahra Jamali 12.Ziba Khanoom Ghermezi 13.Ziba Hafar 14.Roya Ghermezi 15.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 16.Soheyla Eslami 17.Nazanin Piroozmandan 18.Nafas Shoja 19.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. from تاجوراء City in طرابلس State mentioned that the sky was partly 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from Tripoli City in طرابلس 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in المدينة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohamed Mogerby said: "تم رؤية الهلال من خلال تقنية التصوير الفلكي قبل غروب القمر بخمس دقائق وكان صغيرا جدا كالشعرة وكانت الرياح قوية مما جعل التلسكوب يتزحزح قليلا ولم نلحق على توثيقه رغم أننا شاهدناه على شاشة الحاسوب لمدة 30 ثانية تقريبا."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from PORT DICKSON City in NEGERI SEMBILAN 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم . بحول الله تعالى قمت مساء اليوم الأحد 29 ذي القعدة 1444 هـ الموافق لـ 18 يونيو 2023 بمحاولة رصد هلال شهر ذو الحجة 1444هـ من مدينة طنجة . فتعذر رؤية الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا باستخدام عدسات الكاميرا حيث كان الأفق غائما صعب من عملية الرصد . وعليه لم يرى كذلك في مدن عدة بالمغرب ربما ستكون هناك تقارير من مدن أخرى كلها لم ترى الهلال . ويتوقع أن يكون فاتح شهر ذو الحجة 1444 هـ هو يوم الثلاثاء 20 يونيو 2023 "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from الرباط City in الرباط State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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. Zakaria Guelzim said: "و هذا نص بلاغ وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية: تنهي وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية إلى علم المواطنين أنها راقبت هلال شهر ذي الحجة لعام 1444هـ، بعد مغرب يوم الأحد 29 ذي القعدة 1444هـ موافق 18 يونيو 2023م.. واتصلت بجميع مندوبي الشؤون الإسلامية، وبوحدات القوات المسلحة الملكية المساهمة في مراقبة الهلال. فأكدوا لها جميعا عدم ثبوت رؤيته. وعليـه، فإن شهـر ذي القعدة يكون قد استكمل الثلاثيـن يوما، ويكون فاتــح شهـر ذي الحجة هو يـوم الثلاثاء 20 يونيو 2023م. وعيد الأضحى المبارك هو يوم الخميس 10 ذي الحجة 1444 ه الموافق ل 29 يونيو 2023م. "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Kaduna City in Kaduna 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. Simwal Jibril said: "Reports from all the members of the National moonsighting sighting in Nigeria is negative. "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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. Anas Hammouri said: "تم محاولة تحري هلال شهر ذي الحجة 1444 هجرياً في مدينة القدس، لكن لم تتم الرؤية نظراً لوجود الغيوم في الأفق الغربي."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly 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
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon from معرة مصرين City in إدلب 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. Anas Al_Rahmon said: "كان الأفق الغربي مشغولاً جزئياً بسحبٍ عاليةٍ ورقيقة مع غبار جوي قُدر ب 64 ميكروغرام/متر مكعب"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Al Agha from حلب City in حلب State mentioned that the sky was partly 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. Abdullah Al Agha said: "كان الأفق الغربيّ مغطّى ببعض الغيوم المتفرّقة ولكنّها لم تعق الرؤية ولم يرَ الهلال تحرّي هلال هذا الشّهر مهم جداً لتحديد أوّل أيّام عيد الأضحى بشكل دقيق"
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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. Naser Barbourah said: "لم أتمكن من رصد هلال ذو الحجة 1444 بمنظار مزدوج رغم صفاء السماء. لكن في الأفق الغربي اين مكان رصد الهلال كانت السماء كثيفة الضباب نظرا لموقع مدينة المهدية شبه جزيرة ."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi 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 not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.4"
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Chorley City in Greater Manchester 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "The full sky was completely covered with dense clouds and raining all time. We could not see the moon this evening. "
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 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. Javad Torabinejad said: "A friend of mine and I arrived at our sighting location at 8:02 pm EDT (sunset: 8:41 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and extremely hazy. Even before sunset using two pairs of binoculars (7X50 and 10X50), we started scanning the areas where the moon was expected to be according to the Stellarium software. In hope of seeing the crescent in the openings and behind the haze, we continued our observations on and off till 9:21 pm (moonset: 9:39 pm). By that time the moon was to be under clouds hugging the horizon."
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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
Mon 19 June 2023
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Townsville City in Queensland 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Pabna City in Rajshahi 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
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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية 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
Indonesia
1 . 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 clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Alhamdulillah lunar crescent was seen from Medan, Indonesia. "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi said: "تمت رؤية الهلال ابتداءا عن طريق التلسكوب في حوالي الساعة 7:15 م بتوقيت العاصمة بغداد وتم تصويره من التلسكوب عن طريق كاميرا الهاتف في الساعة 7:20م علما ان الهلال تمت رؤيته بوضوح بالعين المجردة بعدها ب15 دقيقة تقريبا غروب الشمس الساعة 7:15م ارتفاع الهلال لحضة الرصد لاول مرة 14درجة و35 دقيقة ارتفاع الهلال لحضة التقاط الصورة المرفقة 13 درجة و25 دقيقة "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mooad Shaqour said: "تمت رؤية هلال ذي الحجة اليوم الإثنين 19 يونيو 2023، علما بأن اليوم هو 1 ذو الحجة 1444 حسب الإعلان الأردني الرسمي، موقع الرصد مدينة الزرقاء."
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. from تاجوراء City in طرابلس 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from PORT DICKSON City in NEGERI SEMBILAN 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from PORT DICKSON City in NEGERI SEMBILAN 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mauritius
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hamade Aubdoollah from Curepipe City in Plaine Wilhems 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
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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester 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
Mr. Juned Patel said: "The first sight of the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 from the UK. Observation Date: 19 June 2023, Monday Location: Rivington Rd, Bolton, UK - 53.638222 -2.523391 Sunset: 21:43, Moonset: 23:32 Observation with Naked Eye: 21:44 to 22:16 Observations with Binoculars: 21:21 to 23:30 اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَاَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْد I ask Allah to let us spend this month (especially the first ten days) how He will be pleased with us. Ameen."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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. Qamar Uddin said: "The there of us easily sighted the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1444 from the grounds of Beetle Bank Farm (where we have the York Astronomical Society observatory) soon after sunset with binoculars and a few minutes later with the naked eye, Alhmadulillah. We saw Venus start at 9:47 pm BST (sunset at 9:40 pm BST) and the moon at 9:59 pm BST (after praying Maghrib) and continued to see it until it went behind the treelines (at 4° altitude). Many other places throughout the UK also saw the moon as expected today, but it was not possible to see it yesterday (18/6/2023)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Mon 19 June 2023
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Comoros
4 . Djibouti
5 . Egypt
6 . Iraq
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Lebanon
10 . Libya
11 . Mauritania
12 . Nigeria
13 . Oman
14 . Palestine
15 . Qatar
16 . Saudi Arabia
17 . Somalia
18 . Sudan
19 . Syria
20 . Tunisia
21 . Turkey
22 . United Arab Emirates
23 . Yemen
Tue 20 June 2023
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . Guyana
4 . India
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Malaysia
8 . Morocco
9 . Pakistan
10 . Senegal
11 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 18 June 2023) at 04:37 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 18 June 2023) and (Saturday 17 June 2023) 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
Sat 17 June 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تمت و الحمد لله رؤية الهلال بالمنظار أولا ثم بالعين المجردة. "
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "هلال شهر ذو القعدة المتناقص لهذا العام ١٤٤٤ هجري في تمام الساعة (08:29) صباح هذا اليوم السبت والموافق ١٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٣"
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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Thulkeadah 1444 AH was captured on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: " بعدستي بعد فجر اليوم الجمعة 27 ذو القعدة 1444 هـ الموافق لـ 16 يونيو 2023 صور لهلال آخر شهر ذو القعدة 1444هـ حيث تم رؤية الهلال بسهولة غدا بحول الله سيكون من الصعب رصد الهلال بالنسبة لنا لقربه من الشمس "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona 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
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "Old Moon Crescent Observation Report ====================================== Observed: Saturday; June 17, 2023 at 05:15 (Local Time) Location (WGS 84): Oro Valley, Arizona (USA) Longitude = 110.9700 W Latitude = 32.4200 N Elevation = 838 meters Time Zone = -7.0 hours Surface conditions at Oro Valley: Temperature = 74.0 °F Dew Point = 17.0 °F Barometric Pressure = 27.26 inches No sign of clouds or haze at time of observation. Topocentric and local time values from “Accurate Times”: Sunrise (at sea level) = 05:11 Moonrise (at sea level) = 04:29 Time from new moon at 05:15 = -17 hr. 12 min. Moon lag time = 42 min. Relative Altitude = 7.5 degrees Elongation from sun = 7.8 degrees Crescent width = 09 arc sec Illumination = 0.47 percent Crescent observed through 8” SC F/10 telescope with 40mm eyepiece: A few minutes after the observation time, the first of several short threshold images of the crescent were reported by me and I immediately asked Brad to confirm. He never saw an image of the crescent. He had to guess at the focus and he only tapped the scope (for movement) on the last try. My first images were at a focus number 20 less that the last visuals. I could see something without tapping at first, but tapping was necessary during the last couple of viewings. The image came and went , and the longest time that it lasted was near the end, for about 3 seconds. Brad said that he was not “persuaded”. And that he didn’t think that I saw the crescent because the focus readings were not consistent. The scope was pre-set on location, and all of my sightings were in the same spot of the FOV, just slightly to the upper-left of center. This report was submitted late because I did not want to report an observation that I was not positive about. However, I did see something and felt that this observation could be used as a limit to a telescopic viewing at these criteria. Observer(s): Jim Stamm and Bradley Schaefer E-mail Address: StammJim@gmail.com"
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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
