Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aula Crescent 1440 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 (Sunday 06 January 2019) at 01:28 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 06 January 2019) and (Monday 7 January 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 Monday 07 January 2019 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 07 January 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.
Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 06 January 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 Jumadal Al-Aula 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 , 01/06/2019 Location: Red Crescent Association of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: Two sets of 20*90 binoculars, One sets of 25*100 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy. Horizon obstacles: 2.5° Apparent sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen by naked eye, Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Shahnaz Soroori 2.Soheyla Eslami 3.Maryam Shahcheraghi 4.Ziba Hafar 5.Masoomeh Hafar 6.Roya Ghermezi 7.Bahar Eslami 8.Zahra Fallahi 9.Farhad Mirzaee 10.Sayed Moslem Rezvani 11.Matin Eslami 12.Reza Janghorbani 13.Ali Janghorbani 14.Hossein Janghorbani "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت المدينة City in تاوريرت 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "شاركت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر مراقبة هلال جمادى الاولى 1440 هـ مع مندوبية وزارة الاوقاف والشؤون الاسلامية بالناظور, وكانت النتيجة عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال. وقد تلقت الجمعية عبر حسابها في الفايسبوك عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال بعدة مدن: الرباط-طنجة-تاوريرت-وجدة-العيون-الداخلة"
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Sokoto City in Sokoto 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. Simwal Jibril said: "The crescent sighting attempt was done by a group but I wasn’t part of it "
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Obseravtory City in Muscat State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "Today : Sunday, 6 January, 2019: Sighting of Jumadah Al-Awal (Al-Ula)1440 H The weather was so very hazy, dusty and clouds in the western horizon - as such the Crescent Moon was not sighted today."
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 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
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: "I went to a good location well before sunset time to identify the sunset position and waited until well after sunset, but the moon was not sighted (see attached photos). I hope everyone tries to take a photo of the Hilal tomorrow, 7 Jan 2019, InshaAllah."
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 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 at sunset (5:19 pm EST). Using two pairs of binoculars (7X35 and 10X50), I started scanning the western horizon. The lower portion of the horizon was partly cloudy and hazy. With no success, I ended the session at about moonset (moonset: 6:01 pm)."
Mon 07 January 2019
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from M6 City in Tolna State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very 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
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 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
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Jumadal Al-Aula 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: Monday, 01/07/2019 Location: Red Crescent Association of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: Two sets of 15*70 binoculars, One sets of 7*50 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: totally cloudy. Horizon obstacles: 2.5° Apparent sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen by naked eye, Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Shahnaz Soroori 2.Maryam Shahcheraghi 3.Zinat Ghermezi 4.Zahra Fallahi 5.Reza Janghorbani 6.Ali Janghorbani 7.Hossein Janghorbani "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from البصرة City in البصرة State mentioned that the sky was totally 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hashim Almoosawi said: "رصد هلال جمادى الاولى سنة 1440 بواسطة مرصد البصرة الفلكي تم اقتناص صور للهلال من خلف الغيوم في الساعة 4:50 مساء و لم نتمكن من اقتناص صور للهلال صباحا بسبب كثافة الغيوم و الامطار في مدينة البصرة منذ الصباح تلسكوب نوع: ED127 كامرا: Lumenera LT365R فلتر: 685 "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Al-Najafi from النجف City in النجف State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
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 6:05 pm EST (sunset: 5:20 pm). The sky was mostly cloudy and hazy. I waited for the moon to appear in an opening very low in the horizon. At 6:38 pm, the moon appeared in the opening. I used a pair of binoculars (7X50) to locate the horns. They were at approximately 2:30 and 7:30 O'clock (2:30;5:00;7:30). By 6:50 pm the moon was not visible anymore (moonset: 6:55 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 08 January 2019
1 . Iran
2 . Iraq
3 . Morocco
4 . Nigeria
5 . Oman
6 . South Africa
7 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 06 January 2019) at 01:28 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 06 January 2019) and (Saturday 5 January 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.
