Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aula Crescent 1445 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 13 November 2023) at 09:27 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 13 November 2023) and (Tuesday 14 November 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 Wedensday 15 November 2023 and in the Western Region will be on Tuesday 14 November 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.
Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 13 November 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 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
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
Tue 14 November 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammed AissaMoussa from القرارة City in غرداية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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
Mr. Mohammed AissaMoussa said: "عدد الراصدين: 07 ظروف الرصد كانت حسنة إلى حد كبير سواء المناخية أو ميدان الرصد المطل على الأفق الحقيقي بنسبة كبيرة جدا "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from بني يزجن - جبل عبد الدايم City in غرداية 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. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، اللهم صل و سلم على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله و صحبه، تمت رؤية هلال جمادى الأولى والحمد لله في الجهة التي دلّت عليها حسابات برنامج المواقيت الدقيقة، وتمت المشاهدة من جبل عبد الدايم ببني يزجن غرداية الجزائر مباشرة بالعين المجردة وبالقياسات اليدوية التقريبية دون الاستعانة بأي آلة (باستثناء النظارات الطبية بالنسبة لأحد الراصدين)، وتمت الرؤية بصعوبة نظرا للانخفاض الشديد للهلال رغم صفاء السماء و خلو الأفق الغربي من السحب، فكانت أول مشاهدة على الساعة ١٨:٠٧ بالتوقيت المحلي من الراصد السيد بوتوردين زهير بعينيه المجردتين بعد ٢٣ دقيقة من غروب الشمس التي غابت خلف الأفق ( وهذه المشاهدة حدثت ٤ دقائق بعد أحسن وقت للرصد المقدر على الساعة ١٨:٠٣)، وواصلنا رؤيته مع بعض لحوالي ١٠ دقائق وكان الهلال أبيضا مصفرا ذا لمعان خافت جدا شوهد في البداية في الحزام الأصفر المنير الذي يدنو السماء الزرقاء الفاتحة ثم ازداد لمعانه نسبيا واصفرّ مع دخوله في الحزام الأصفر البرتقالي ، وكان حوالي الساعة ١٨:١٠ مرتفعا أقل من أصبع واحد عن الأفق (مع مدّ الذراع) و سمته مبتعدا عن موقع غروب الشمس عن يسارها أقل من عرض اليد مضمومة الأصابع (مع مدّ الذراع)، مشيرا بقرنيه إلى عقارب الساعة ٢ والساعة ٥، وكانت آخر مشاهدة له على الساعة ١٨:١٦ وهو داخل في الحزام البرتقالي وكانت رؤيته متقطعة مع استمرار انخفاضه ودخوله الحزام الجوي الكثيف. والسلام عليكم. أجدد ندائي لهواة رصد الأهلة بالعين المجردة من بلدان غرب ليبيا تونس الجزائر والمغرب: رجاء أن يضيفوا في تقاريرهم ٣ معلومات: ١- هل استعانوا ببرنامج لتحديد موقع الهلال أم لا؟ و ما هو؟ ٢- كم دقيقة بعد غروب الشمس الظاهري تمت أول رؤية للهلال بالعين المجردة؟ (نود فتح المجال لمسابقة جهوية بيننا مع مراعات اختلاف المطالع طبعا) ٣- في حال تمت الرؤية بالعين المجردة و بالآلة نرجو فقط التحديد: هل الرؤية بالعين المجردة تمت دون آلة أو أي نظارات أو بعد الاستعانة بالآلة؟ هذا هو بريدي: banouh@yahoo.fr والشكر الجزيل للمشاركين. "
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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر جمادى الأولى لهذا العام 1445 صباح هذا اليوم الثلاثاء"
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
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 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
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 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: "The new crescent of Jumadal Ula 1445 AH was not sighted on Tuesday, Nopember 14, 2023 from Assalaam Observatory at The Assalaam Islamic Modern Boarding School, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was very hazy."
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 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
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: Tuesday, 11/14/2023 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: One set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 16:58 Apparent Moonset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 17:16 and 17:17 and 17:18 , for the first time. Observers: 1.Daryush Janghorbani 2.Meysam Salek 3.Ahmad Rahmati 4.Majid Zare 5.Ali Janghorbani 6.Hossein Janghorbani 7.Hamideh Rabiee 8.Shamim Arami 9.Ziba Hafar 10.Narjes Zare 11.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة 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
Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "لكن كانت الرؤية مستفيضة فى جل ولاية البلد حسب ما وصل الى اللجنة الوطنية للاهلة"
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from الممدية City in المهدية 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
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "لم أتمكن من رصد هلال شهر جمادى الأولى 1445 "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي 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
Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال ، رغم عمرُه البالغ يوم واحد و 4 ساعات و مكثهُ 39 دقيقة ، نظراً للأحوال الجوية. و الحمدلله رب العالمين."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Khatim City in Abu Dhabi 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "كانت السماء صافية نسبياً إلا في مكان وجود الهلال في الأفق، فقد كان يوجد سحابة صغيرة عاقت الرؤية بشكل واضح. فلم أتمكن من رؤية هلال شهر جمادى الأولى مباشرة من خلال المرقب؛ لكن تم إلتقاط بعض الصور قبيل الغروب (الصورة الأولى) وبعده بدقائق (الصور الثلاثة التالية)، ثم معالجتها بالفوتوشوب"
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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "The western horizon was cloudy. "
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was 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
Wed 15 November 2023
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Lebanon
9 . Libya
10 . Mauritania
11 . Nigeria
12 . Oman
13 . Palestine
14 . Qatar
15 . Saudi Arabia
16 . Sudan
17 . Syria
18 . Tunisia
19 . United Arab Emirates
20 . Yemen
Thu 16 November 2023
1 . Bangladesh
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 13 November 2023) at 09:27 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 13 November 2023) and (Sunday 12 November 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.
Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 12 November 2023
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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1445 AH was sighted on Sunday, Nopember 12, 2023 from Assalaam Observatory at The Assalaam Islamic Modern Boarding School, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The east horizon was hazy and the moon was not seen by naked eye."
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. from تاجوراء City in طرابلس 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. said: "السماء صافية مع غيوم رقيقة متفرقة"
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 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . 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 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 sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي 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
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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
Mon 13 November 2023
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 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي 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
