Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aula Crescent 1434 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 (Monday 11 March 2013) at 19:51 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 11 March 2013) and (Tuesday 12 March 2013) 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 Wednesday 13 March 2013 and in the Western Region will be on Wednesday 13 March 2013. 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
Tue 12 March 2013
Algeria
1 . 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: "The new crescent of Jumadal Awwal 1434 was NOT seen by naked eyes and by a binocular,The Sky Near The Western Horizon was Partly Cloudy." "
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bambang Eko Lasmadi from Medan City in Sumatera utara 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
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 Jumadal Ula 1434 AH was NOT SEEN on Tuesday 12 March 2013 rom Assalaam Observatory, Surakarta Central Java Indonesia because rainy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami from Bojnord City in Khorasan 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami said: "First sighting: 17:48 by 5" Telescope Second sighting 18:01 by 9*50 finder "
2 . 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: "New Moon = = = = = = Location: Esfahan, Iran Latitude: 32° 35' 26.59" N Longitude: 51° 38' 11.78" E Elevation: 2070 meters from sea level Time zone: +3.5 Observer & photographer: Alireza Mehrani Date: Tuesday March 12, 2013 (Esfand 22, 1391) Temperature: 16 C° (60.8 F°) Wind: Calm Humidity: 23% Barometer: 843.3 mb Visibility: 10 km Topocentric and local time values from "Moon Calculator" (Refrac off): Crescent first observation through 15x80 binoculars: Time: 18:17LT (14:47 UT) Moon Alt: 6° 45' 42" Sun Alt: - (2° 29' 02") Elongation: 9° 28' 50" Rel Azi: 2° 06' 04" Moon Width: 0.21' Moon Phase: 0.82% Moon Age: 18h 56m after conjunction Crescent first observation through naked eyes: Time: 18:30LT (15:00 UT) Moon Alt: 4° 07' 43" Sun Alt: - (5° 13' 13") Elongation: 9° 34' 34" Rel Azi: 2° 04' 34" Moon Width: 0.22' Moon Phase: 0.84% Moon Age: 19h 09m after conjunction "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Kaduna City in Kaduna 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The crescent was not sighted by the naked. There were stars although not westwards. According to the sighting of the waning moon on the 27th and 28th day and that Hisab is the backbone of sighting the new moon, since the moon was not sighted on the 28th day and that it was impossible to sight it, the moon appeared today and could be seen by the naked eye. Certainly it was obscured by haze. I do not think one will not regard the sighting of the moon"
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The western horizon was very hazy, and very dusty as such seeing was very bad. However, we managed to image the crescent bybthe aid of a CCD. "
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 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
Mr. Alam Sultan said: "Today (Tuesday 12 March 2013 = 29th Rabee'-uth-thani 1434 in Pakistan), we tried but could not sight the moon at nearly 23 places countrywide. Almost bad weather. Announced officially as well that moon was not seen thus Wednesday is 30th Rabee'-uth-thani & Thursday is 1st Juma-dal-oola. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Riyadh City in Riyadh 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel Besbes from المنستير City in المنستير 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from أبوظبي City in أبوظبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "هذا رصد نهاري للهلال باستخدام السي سي دي كاميرا. ولم ير الهلال باستخدام التلسكوب في النهار. تمت رؤية الهلال في الساعة 01:35 ظهرا، عندما كان القمر على بعد 7.7 درجة من الشمس. تمت الرؤية باستخدام فلتر تحت أحمر ومرة أخرى باستخدام فلتر أحمر ومرة أخرى بدون أي فلتر. لم تغرب الشمس بعد. This is a daytime crescent observation, it was seen by CCD Imaging only. I tried to see it by telescope at daytime but it was not visible. The crescent was seen using IR filter, and another time by Red filter, and another third time without any filter. The Sun didn't set yet."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Fathi Mayoof from Dubai City in Dubai 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "This is another observation for the crescent by telescope after sunset, without CCD. It was a challenging crescent! I was about to give up! At the very last moment I was able to see it! It was extremely thin....."
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 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: "On Tuesday 12 March 2013 (29 Rabiul Thani 1434 AH) many people from throughout the 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 totally cloudy. However, we have received a reliable sighting report (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from the Morocco Awqaf Ministry by fax. Therefore, the Wifaq/Batley Ulama have decided that the month of Rabiul Thani 1434 AH will have 29-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1434 AH will start from Wednesday 13 March 2013, Insha-Allah. "
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in VA 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location before sunset; the apparent sunset was at 7:22 pm EDT (actual sunset: 7:26 pm). Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I sighted the crescent at 7:24 pm. It took me 12 more minutes to see the moon with naked eye. The horns were at 3:30 and 8:30 O'clock (3:30;6:00;8:30). The comet PanSTARRS was also visible first by the use of the pair of binoculars at 7:54 pm and then by naked eye at 8:02 pm (Photo 2, upper left corner). I ended the session at 8:30 pm (moonset: 8:37 pm)."
Wed 13 March 2013
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ZZ-Bambang Eko Lasmadi from Medan City in Sumatera Utara 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 sought by CCD Imaging
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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 we try again to obeserve the new crescent of Jumadal Ula 1434 AH from Assalaam Observatory, Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. But hilal was not sighted because the west horizon was very hazy."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tg. Bidara City in Melaka 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel Besbes from المنستير City in المنستير 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
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 12 March 2013
1 . Nigeria
Wed 13 March 2013
1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Malaysia
4 . Nigeria
5 . Oman
6 . Saudi Arabia
7 . Tunisia
8 . United Arab Emirates
9 . United Kingdom
Thu 14 March 2013
1 . Pakistan
2 . South Africa
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 11 March 2013) at 19:51 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 11 March 2013) and on (Sunday 10 March 2013) 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
Sun 10 March 2013
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih from BARIKA City in BATNA 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The east horizon was very hazy, the old crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1433 AH was NOT SEEN (Sunday, 10 March 2013) from Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Indonesia."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from KADUNA City in Kaduna 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: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "I was expecting to sight the moon after 5.30am.But due to the hazy atmospheric condition it was sighted at 5.51 am. I stood for 20 minutes. The average variation of sighting the moon from the 18th day was 57 minutes. The western horizon was never clear. If this variation is to be applied for Monday, the moon will be sighted at 6.27. This is not possible for the sun's glow. Therefore according to the Sunna of the holy apostle Rabi'u Thani will be 29 days. There will be no place of contention or not sighting the moon on Tuesday after sun set. If atmospheric conditions that do allow for sighting it, it does not mean that the moon did not appear. Therefore irrespective of physical appearance of the moon on Tuesday, it is only the jesters who will deny its appearance. It is against the sunna then to declare R.Thani 30 days."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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 Sunday 10 March 2013 I tried to look for the waning (old) crescent of Rabi-ul Thani 1434 from the eastern horizon, near the sunrise position, but I was unable to see it as the weather was totally cloudy."
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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: "The eastern horizon was partly cloudy; I waited so long for the moon to appear in between tree branches (actual sunrise: 7:39 am EDT). My first sighting was with a pair of binoculars (7X50). Immediately, I saw the moon with naked eye; the crescent was thin but at that time, I could have spotted it without the use of the pair of binoculars. The horns were at 6:00 and 9:30 O'clock (6:00;8:00;9:30). I stopped the session at 7:51 am."
Mon 11 March 2013
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The east horizon was very hazy, the old crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1433 AH was NOT SEEN (Sunday, 10 March 2013) from Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Indonesia."
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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The eastern horizon was much clearer than yesterday. The crescent could not be sighted from 5.41-6.41 am. "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from KADUNA City in Kaduna 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
