Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aula Crescent 1433 AH
- When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 22 March 2012) at 14:37 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 22 March 2012) and (Friday 23 March 2012) 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 Saturday 24 March 2012 and in the Western Region will be on Friday 23 March 2012. 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.
Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Thu 22 March 2012
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 totally 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "On Thursday, 22 March 2012 (29 Rabiul Thani 1433 AH) many people from throughout UK have attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Jumada Al-Ula after sunset. None of the groups were able to sight the Hilal, as most places were cloudy. We have not received any reliable sighting reports (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from any countries east of UK/Morocco either. But, we have received negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry. Therefore, the Wifaq/Batley Ulama have decided that the month of Rabiul Thani 1433 AH will completed 30 days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1433 AH will start from Saturday 24 March 2012, Insha-Allah."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "New Moon Crescent Observation Report ====================================== Observed: Thursday; March 22, 2012 - 18:48 (Local) Location (WGS 84) = Tucson, Arizona (USA) Longitude = 110.9808 W Latitude = 32.4322 N Elevation = 876 meters Time Zone = -7.0 hours Surface conditions at location: Temperature = 22 °C Humidity = 18 % Pressure = 29.84 in. Only slight haze kept the sky from being perfect. Magnitude limit at 2 degrees altitude with 80 power in C-8 telescope, after the end of twilight = 9.6 Topocentric and local time values from “Accurate Times”: Sunset (at sea level) = 18:42 Moonset (at sea level) = 19:06 Time from new moon at 18:48 = 12 hr. 17 min. Moon lag time = 24 min. Relative Altitude = 4.9 degrees Elongation from sun = 6.0 degrees Crescent width = 5 arc seconds Illumination = 0.28 percent Crescent first observed through 8” SC telescope: Time = 18:48 Moon Altitude = 1.5 degrees Crescent last observed through 8” SC telescope: Time = 18:54 Moon Altitude = 0.6 degrees I set up the telescope on the morning before, and pre-pointed it to the moon’s position for 18:45 that evening. The magnitude limit at 2 degrees altitude with 80 power in the C-8 telescope, before the beginning of twilight was a little better than 10. After 4 minutes at the eyepiece, I was pretty sure that I saw the crescent, but it didn’t remain, and it was lower in the field than I expected. Several seconds later the image returned, and in the same place. I asked a neighbor to take a look, but he couldn’t see anything. Returning to my focus, the image returned at the same place, so I asked another neighbor to attempt to see it. She also failed. This happened again with a third observer, and I then centered the image, and it remained a little longer. However, a fourth person also failed to see anything. This was all expected, because there was no time to focus other observers, and none of them were experienced. The image, besides being lower than it should have been, also had a longer arc than I expected. It wavered too much to measure it, but my impression was that it approached 60°, and there was no section that ever looked thicker than any other. Each time the crescent displayed itself, it was hairline thin, but so soft in illumination that it seemed to blend into the orange-pinkish sky. I was so involved in trying to get others to see the crescent that I failed to note the time that it set. However, my finder showed that it was about 2.5 degrees in declination above a roof at 18.45, so it probably set around 18:55. On the way home, I realized that the reason for the image to appear lower in the scope (higher in the sky) was that atmospheric refraction had increased, with the moon being lower than at the pre-pointed position. This was my first confident observation where the image of the crescent was only intermittently visible. Observer: Jim Stamm E-mail Address: StammJim@gmail.com"
Fri 23 March 2012
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohamed Isa Moussa from GUERRARA City in GHARDAIA 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
Mr. Mohamed Isa Moussa said: "بمشاركة أعضاء الجمعية تم مشاهدة الهلال وباستعمال أداة ساعدتنا ل لتحديد المكان التقريبي للهلال وكذا برامج المحاكاة "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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. Hocine Chikh Aissa said: "(10) persons were present in N'tissa station with two binoculars. (7*50)/(8*50) The new crescent of Jumadal Awwal 1433 was not seen by naked eyes and not seen by a binocular,the first seen by binoculars. The Sky Near The Western Horizon Was Partly Cloudy." "
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Bangladesh 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann from Moerlenbach City in Hessen 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
Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann said: "Crescent was easily seen by binoculars about 25 minutes after sunset - nearly vertical above the sun (a very rare position in my geographical latitude), very thin and with a visible arc of only about 120°. Visibility by naked eyes was possible some minutes later but became more and more difficult because of some haze over the horizon."
2 . 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 hazy, 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "The day had strong haze, so the skies were rather whitish. I started two hours before sunset and could immediately find and follow the crescent with the imaging system. Visual observation did not succeed, until 15 minutes before sunset, when i finally found the crescent with a small telescope at 42x magnification. With the sun going down the view improved and the crescent gradually became visible in binoculars and finally to the naked eye. Due to the strong haze it was not possible to see/image the earthshine."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abu Amina M. from Bataszek 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
Dr. Abu Amina M. said: "Esselamu aleikum! Dr. Abu Amina from Hungary"
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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
Mr. Alireza Mehrani said: "Location: Esfahan, Iran Latitude: 32° 37' N Longitude: 51° 35' E Elevation: 1621 meters from sea level Time zone: +4.5 Observer & photographer: Alireza Mehrani Date: Friday March 23, 2012 (Farvardin 4, 1391) Temperature: 13 C° (55.4 F°) Wind: 14.4 km/h Humidity: 11% Barometer: 844.4 mb Visibility: 10 km Topocentric and local time values from "Moon Calculator" (Refrac off): Crescent first observation through 7x50 binoculars: Time: 19:31 LT (15:01 UT) Moon Alt: 7° 13' 19" Sun Alt: - (3° 40' 33") Elongation: 11° 06' 22" Rel Azi: 2° 08' 39" Moon Width: 0.28' Moon Phase: 1.09% Moon Age: 24h 24m after conjunction Crescent first observation through naked eyes: Time: 19:44 LT (15:14 UT) Moon Alt: 4° 35' 58" Sun Alt: - (6° 24' 07") Elongation: 11° 11' 33" Rel Azi: 2° 03' 45" Moon Width: 0.28' Moon Phase: 1.11% Moon Age: 24h 37m after conjunction Crescent last observation through naked eyes: Time: 19:52 LT (15:22 UT) Moon Alt: 2° 59' 29" Elongation: 11° 14' 47" Crescent last observation through 7x50 binoculars: Time: 20:03 LT (14:56 UT) Moon Alt: 0° 47' 23" "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. AbdulSattar M. Khidhir from Mosul City in Ninavah 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. AbdulSattar M. Khidhir said: "The crescent sighting was tried just after sunset ~18:20. A group of 6 persons had seen the crescent about 18:50. The color of moon was orange slightly brighter than the horizon which was of the same color. The position of moon was calculated using Redshift 6. The actual position was roughly estimated on site. The first sighting could occur earlier (perhaps more than 5 minutes ) if the position was estimated accurately."
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ismail Bahsoun from Sour City in South 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
Mr. Ismail Bahsoun said: "We had an error in aligning the telescope and we succeeded to see it at 18h28mn The crescent in the photo was slightly covered by hazes and clouds near the horizon "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The waning for R.Thani was last seen on the 27th at 6.06 a.m corresponding to tuesday 20/03/2012. The moon was not sighted the next day that could be after 7.00a.m."
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 totally 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: "Due to prevailing adverse dust conditions the crescent moon was not sighted even by CCD imaging. The Sun could not be seen almost 15 minutes it set."
Pakistan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alam Sultan from karachi City in sindh 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. Alam Sultan said: "Today (Friday, 23 March 2012= Pakistan: 29 Rabee-uth-Thani 1433) on my request, nearly 100 persons ( members of the moon-sighting committees of our institute "JAMIA-TUR-RASHEED" + my friends + their companions) tried to sight the moon all over Pakistan nearly at 15 places but the moon could not be sighted. It was clear or little hazy generally. Note 1: Chairman of central official moon sighting committee of Pakistan mufti Munee-bur-Rahman told me on my mobile phone that as he also did not receive any positive report hence he officially announced that Saturday 24th March 2012 is 30th Rabee-uth-Thani 1433 and Sunday 25th March 2012 is 1st Jumadal-oola 1433 AH in Pakistan Note 2: Inshaallah, a detailed report of this observation will be available soon in Urdu. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Riyadh City in Riyadh 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
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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 7:35 pm EDT (sunset: 7:36 pm) and started scanning the cloudy western horizon, hoping for clear patches to appear. That did not happen! I stayed there till 8:00 pm (moonset: 8:54 pm)."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. John Caldwell from McDonald Obs City in TX State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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
Sat 24 March 2012
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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "On Saturday (March 24, 2012); We are three Teachers (ustadz Asyhuri, Ustadzah Sirikit, and me) and also about 30 students of CASA (Astronomy Club of Assalaam Students) male and female students tried to observe the new crescent of Jumadal Ula 1433 AH on the Assalaam Observatory-The Islamic Modern Boarding School ASSALAAM - Surakarta Indonesia. And the result : The New Crescent of Jumadal Ula 1433 AH was NOT SEEN."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sat 24 March 2012
1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Oman
4 . Saudi Arabia
5 . United Kingdom
Sun 25 March 2012
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Pakistan
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 22 March 2012) at 14:37 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 22 March 2012) and on (Wednesday 21 March 2012) 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.
Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 21 March 2012
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohamed Isa Moussa from GUERRARA City in GHARDAIA 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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: "Despite some light haze the crescent could be seen with the naked eye. In binoculars, it was a very nice sight."
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 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: "On Wednesday (March 21, 2012); the old crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1433 AH was SEEN from Assalaam Observatory The Islamic Modern Boarding School ASSALAAM - Surakarta Indonesia. We are about 20 students of CASA (Astronomy Club of Assalaam Students) More our activity: http://blogcasa.wordpress.com"
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Tehran City in Tehran 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. Alireza Mehrani said: "Location: Tehran, Iran Latitude: 35° 39' 46.57" N Longitude: 51° 28' 18.02" E Elevation: 1147 meters from sea level Time zone: +4.5 Observer & photographer: Alireza Mehrani Date: Wednesday March 21, 2012 (Farvardin 2, 1391) Topocentric and local time values from "Moon Calculator" (Refrac off): File: amehrani March 21, 2012 old.jpg Time: 06:36 LT (02:06 UT) Moon Alt: 5° 18' 42" Sun Alt: - (6° 57' 46") Elongation: 17° 17' 29" Rel Azi: 12° 12' 14" Moon Width: 0.68' Moon Phase: 2.45% Moon Age: 36h 31m before conjunction "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha 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
Thu 22 March 2012
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih from barika City in batna 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. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم في صباح هذا اليوم حاولت رصد هلال آخر شهر ربيع الأول من منزلي بمدينة بريكة و لكن أفق السماء الشرقي كان مغطى بالغيوم فلم أتمكن من رصد الهلال. "
