Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aula Crescent 1441 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 26 December 2019) at 05:13 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 26 December 2019) and (Friday 27 December 2019) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Friday 27 December 2019 and in the Western Region will be on Friday 27 December 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
Thu 26 December 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "رغم تأكدي من أن الحسابات الفلكية تقول بعدم إمكانية رؤية الهلال، إلا أننا حاولنا رغم وجود السحب بالأفق الغربي، و لم نتمكن من رؤيته."
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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Jumadal Ula 1441 AH was not seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitag Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia on Thursday, Dec 26, 2019. The sky was cloudy. Today, there was Partial Solar Eclipse in Java Indonesia. "
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 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:Thursday, 12/26/2019 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 set of 20*90 binoculars,One compass. Atmospheric condition: hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 16:52 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Mr. Reza Jankhorani, located 15 km from Shahreza – Dehaghan Did not see the crescent moon. Picture of Partial Sun eclipse Today Also sent. Observers: 1.AbdolReza Gholami 2.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 3.MohammadReza Hadad 4.Sayed Moslem Rezvani 5.Ali Janghorbani 6.Hossein Janghorbani 7.Mahnaz Arami 8.Zohreh Karimpoor 9.Shahindokht Hemmat 10.Shahnaz Soroori 11.Zahra Jamali 12.Tayebeh Shafiee 13.Mahtab Bahrami 14.Roya Ghermezi 15.Zinat Ghermezi 16.Masoomeh Hafar 17.Ziba Hafar 18.Maryam Shahcheraghi 19.Zahra Fallahi "
Morocco
1 . 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 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. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "توصلت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر بصور من مختلف مدن المغرب التي تؤكد عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال، وقد شاركت في تحري الهلال مع مندوبية الاوقاف والشؤون الاسلامية بالناظور التي أرسلت محضر عدم الثبوت الى الوزارة...واستغربت الجمعية صدور ثبوت الرؤية من مرصد سدير رغم أن السعودية شهدت كسوفا حلقيا تم رؤيته ورصده وتمت صلاة الكسوف بالحرمين وهذا التصرف من المرصد يؤكد استمراره في تجاهل فتاوى ابن العثيمين وعدم اعترافه بما هو فلكي."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بعد مراقبة الهلال اليوم الخميس 26 دجنبر 2019 من طنجة تعذر رؤية هلال جمادى الأولى 1441 هـ بسبب الغيوم"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
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 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
Fri 27 December 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تمت بفضل الله رؤية هلال جمادى الأول بالعين المجردة قبل غروب الشمس بحوالي ثماني دقائق، ثم اتضحت رؤيته لعامة الناس بعد غروب الشمس، مع العلم أن الجزائر اعتمدت السبت 28 ديسمبر غرة شهر جمادى الأول من خلال مواقيت الصلاة لهذا الشهر."
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Brisbane City in QLD State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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: "قمر شهر جمادى الأول في تمام الساعة (08:58) صباحاً."
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 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. 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 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. 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: Friday, 12/27/2019 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: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 7*50 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 16:55 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Ali Janghorbani at 17:04, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Roya Ghermezi at 17:14, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Mr. Reza Jankhorani, located 15 km from Shahreza – Dehaghan The crescent sees the moon by naked eye at 17:15. Observers: 1.AbdolReza Gholami 2.Mostafa Rahmati 3.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 4.MohammadSadra Nikeghbal 5.Sayed Hossein Chavoshi 6.Sayed Moslem Rezvani 7.Ali Janghorbani 8.Hossein Janghorbani 9.Talaat Taheri 10.Tayebeh Shafiee 11.Shahnaz Soroori 12.Shahnaz Same 13.Roya Ghermezi 14.Zinat Ghermezi 15.Masoomeh Hafar 16.Ziba Hafar 17.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from Al Basrah City in Start Typing State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hashim Almoosawi said: "بسمه تعالى رصد هلال جمادى الاولى سنة 1441 بواسطة مرصد البصرة الفلكي https://www.facebook.com/BasraAstronomicalObservatory #Basra_Astronomical_Observatory تمكن المرصد من التقاط اول الصور في الساعة 9:03 صباحا و استمر الرصد قرب مغيب الهلال. تلسكوب نوع: ED127 كامرا: Lumenera LT365R فلتر: 802" "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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
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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "ولله الحمد تم رصد هلال جمادى الأولى مساء الجمعة 30 ربيع الآخر 1441 موافق 27 ديسمبر 2019 وتم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بشكل واضح وتم تصويره كذلك بكاميرا كانون 500D بعدسة 300-70 وعليه ففاتح شهر جمادى الأولى 1441 هو يوم السبت 28 دجنبر 2019"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati 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
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Waseem Berqdar from المزة City in دمشق 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . 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 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
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Christiansburg 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 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 a few minutes after sunset (sunset: 5:12 pm EST). The western horizon was mostly cloudy (see the attached image). At 5:35 pm, the crescent appeared in a small opening and very quickly it was covered by clouds. The horns were approximately at 2:00 and 7:00 O'clock (2:00;4:30;7:00). Soon, I left the area. Later, I resumed sighting in Blacksburg, hoping to see crescent in another opening close to the horizon. I stayed in the new location till moonset unable to see the crescent again (moonset: 6:41 pm). At 5:35 pm, the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and pressure were 50.0 F, 45.0 F, 81%, and 30.28 in, respectively, at Virginia Tech airport a few miles away."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Fri 27 December 2019
1 . Bahrain
2 . Egypt
3 . Jordan
4 . Saudi Arabia
5 . United Arab Emirates
Sat 28 December 2019
1 . Algeria
2 . Australia
3 . Iran
4 . Mauritania
5 . Morocco
6 . Nepal
7 . South Africa
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 26 December 2019) at 05:13 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 26 December 2019) and (Wedensday 25 December 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.
Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 25 December 2019
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1441 AH was not sighted from Rowasiya Observatory, at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia, on Wednesday, Dec 25, 2019. The sky was cloudy and hazy."
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 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "بعدستي فجر الثلاثاء 24 دجنبر 2019 هذه صور لهلال آخر شهر ربيع الآخر1441 هـ حيث تم رصده بكاميرا كانون 500D بعدسة 70-300 وصباح يوم 25 لم يرى الهلال "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from مدينة زايد City in الظفرة 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
