Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aakherah Crescent 1434 AH
- When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Jumadal Al-Aula Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Wednesday 10 April 2013) at 09:35 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Wednesday 10 April 2013) and (Thursday 11 April 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 Friday 12 April 2013 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 11 April 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-Aakherah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 10 April 2013
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 totally 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Buraydah City in Gasseem 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 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 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 Wednesday 10 April 2013 (29 Jumada Al-Ula 1434 AH) many people from the UK have attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Jumada Al-Ukhra after sunset. None of the groups were able to sight the Hilal, as most places were cloudy. We have not received any reliable sighting report (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from any locations east of the UK/Morocco either. The Morocco Awqaf Ministry have also confirmed negative sighting report. Therefore, the Wifaq/Batley Ulama have decided that the month of Jumada Al-Ula/Awwal 1434 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ukhra/Thani 1434 AH will start from Friday 12 April 2013, 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 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
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "Full report of details available via stammjim@gmail.com"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. John Caldwell from McDonald Obs City in TX 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. John Caldwell said: "The clouds were few so not a problem. The dust was the reason. If not for haze, it would have been a good chance."
3 . 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 very 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 8:07 pm EDT (sunset: 7:52 pm). The western horizon was mostly clear, with a few streaks of clouds but very hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon with no success. I stayed there till 8:27 pm (moonset: 8:25 pm)."
Thu 11 April 2013
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa said: "(20) persons were present in N'tissa station and have tried to observe the Jumada II 1434 crescent, the crescent was seen. The western horizon was supreb. They have used one binocular : 50x7 and telescopic."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari 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
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 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
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 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: "On Thursday 11 April 2013 the new crescent of Jumadal Akhiroh 1434 AH was NOT SEEN from Surakarta and Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia, the west horizon was cloudy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Khour City in Esfahan 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in اجدابيا 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
Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim said: " تم رؤية الهلال بكل وضوح مساء اليوم 11 \ 4 \ 2013 وهذه صفحة خاصة على الفيس بوك أنشر فيها تقارير حول إستهلال الأهلة https://www.facebook.com/visionthemoon كما أتمنى أن أكون عضوا فاعلا ضمن أعضاء المشروع الإسلامي لرصد الأهلة."
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 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The moon was not sighted during the two waning period"
Pakistan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 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. Alam Sultan said: "Today (Thursday, April 11, 2013=29th Juma-dal-oola in Pakistan)Alhamdolillah, Moon was easily seen countrywide at more than 7 places. Also announced officially. Friday is 1st Juma-dath-thaniah. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Buraydah City in Gasseem 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 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 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
Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim said: "The reddish haze on the western horizon reached an altitude of 6 degrees and it proved impossible to sight the crescent."
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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 8:10 pm EDT (sunset: 7:53 pm). The western horizon was mostly cloudy and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon with no success. I stayed there till 8:30 pm (moonset: 9:23 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thu 11 April 2013
1 . Libya
Fri 12 April 2013
1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Pakistan
4 . United Kingdom
Sat 13 April 2013
1 . South Africa
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Wednesday 10 April 2013) at 09:35 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Wednesday 10 April 2013) and on (Tuesday 09 April 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.
Jumadal Al-Aula Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 09 April 2013
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The weather in Munich has been bad for months now, with this being the darkest winter (least sunshine) in decades. I had a short gap in the clouds on tuesday morning after sunrise and tried to observe the old crescent. I could easily detect the crescent with the imaging system at 13° elongation, but the weather was to bad to see it visually. Due to a software flaw combined with user error i only captured uncalibrated images of the crescent. Still, it is visible well enough. "
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 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: "I could not see the crescent from Juwiring Klaten. But from Assalaam Observatory on April 9, 2013 ustadz Adnan report: The weather was hard cloudly. Cloud almost compeletely covered the east sky (direction of observation), but there was a little clear spot on the sky. I were waiting and waiting and finally the crescent could be seen and captured. "
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
Wed 10 April 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 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
