Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aakherah Crescent 1444 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 (Friday 23 December 2022) at 10:17 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Friday 23 December 2022) and (Saturday 24 December 2022) 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 Sunday 25 December 2022 and in the Western Region will be on Saturday 24 December 2022. 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
Fri 23 December 2022
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 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
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الهلال يغرب في الجزائر قبل غروب الشمس"
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
Mr. Simwal Jibril said: "I am currently out of Kaduna but I received the report from my colleagues members of the National moonsighting committee. Reports from other locations too in Nigeria were reported negative too, some of the locations are Misau, Yola, Bauchi, Lagos, Abeokuta, Zuru, Nafada and Ilorin. "
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 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
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "New Moon Crescent Observation Report ====================================== Observed: Friday; December 23, 2022 at 17:21 (Local Time) Location (WGS 84): Windy Pt., Mt. Lemmon, Arizona (USA) Longitude = 110.7160 W Latitude = 32.3676 N Elevation = 2003 meters Time Zone = -7.0 hours Surface conditions at Summerhaven, AZ: Temperature = 40.8 °F Dew Point = 20.8 °F Barometric Pressure = 30.14 inches A followup from the previous observation, since conditions and criteria were similar. Clear skies all day. Topocentric and local time values from “Accurate Times”: Sunset (at sea level) = 17:31 Moonset (at sea level) = 17:52 Time from new moon at 17:41 = 15 hr. 10 min. Moon lag time = 21 minutes Relative Altitude = 3.8 degrees Elongation from sun = 9.1 degrees Crescent width = 13 arc sec Illumination = 0.63 percent Crescent attempted through 8” SC F/10 telescope with 25mm eyepiece: Again, no crescent was seen. Considerable haze was noted before the observation began, but this seemed to lesson as the observation got underway and the horizon was clear (a few tiny clouds were noted after the moon set, looking like left-over vapor trail) and the entire sky near the horizon was very red after the observation, reminding me of a Chesley Bonestell drawing. Observers: Jim Stamm and Josh Stamm E-mail Address: StammJim@gmail.com"
Sat 24 December 2022
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "رؤية الهلال كانت متاحة جدا و الحمد لله"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "تمت رؤية الهلال على يسار كوكب الزهرة وتحت كوكب عطارد "
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Canberra City in ACT 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
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: "وصلة فيديو عملية الرصد على اليوتيوب https://youtu.be/E5DdxADIZRo"
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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية 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
Gambia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yusuf sajo Marega from SUKUTA SABIJI City in SEREKUNDA 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
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Adony City in Fejer State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought 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. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Barus City City in North Sumatera 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Lunar cresscent was seen by eyes, and telescope also by camera. its day 30 Jumadil Akhera, and clearly seen from Barus, North Sumatera Indonesia"
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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-Aakherah 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: Saturday, 12/24/2022 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: Partly cloudy and Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 16:51 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 17:05, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Hossein Janghorbani at 17:06 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: Dr.Nahid Enayati 2.Eng.Mojtaba Asadian 3.Eng.Ali Deris 4.Meysam Salek 5.Hossein Janghorbani 6.be yade shadravan banoo Zahra Fallahi"
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة 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. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "كانت رؤية الهلال سهلة جدا.واعلنت اللجنة الوطنية للاهلة أن البداية الرسمية للشهر هي الاحد 25/12 "
Morocco
1 . 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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم مساء اليوم السبت برصد هلال شهر جمادى الآخرة 1444 هـ بعد مغرب يوم السبت 29 جمادى الأولى 1444 هـ الموافق لـــــ 24 دجنبر 2022م وتم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة وتم توثيقه بالكاميرا أضع صور الرصد الموثقة لذلك ضمن المرفقات وعليه ففاتح شهر جمادى الآخرة وفق الإعلان الرسمي لوزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية بالمغرب هو غدا الأحد 25 دجنبر 2022م أهله الله علينا وعليكم باليمن الإيمان والسلامة والإسلام والتوفيق للطاعات يا منان ربي وربك الله هلال رشد وخير ."
2 . 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 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
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 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. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Tameem Al-Tameemi from نزوى City in دبي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "تمت رؤية الهلال بصعوبة من خلال المرقب بسبب الغيوم الكثيفة لمدة قصيرة فلم أتمكن من متابعته بالمنظار، لذلك كانت الرؤية بالعين المجردة شبه مستحيلة"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat from جبل نزوى City in دبي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat said: "تمت رؤية الهلال أولًا باستخدام الكاميرا, ثم تمت رؤيته من خلال التلسكوب, ثم تمت رؤيته من خلال العين المجردة بعد تحديد موقعه بدقة بعد 20 دقيقة من موعد غروب الشمس. الرؤية كانت صعبة بسبب الغيوم في الأفق الغربي."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from لورنس Lawrence City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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
2 . Time of observation: Before 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 was at my sighting location by 4:41 pm EST (apparent sunset: 5:01 pm and actual sunset: 5:06 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), soon I started looking for the crescent. My first binocular sighting of the crescent moon was at 4:48 pm. It took me another 21 minutes to positively sight the moon at 5:09 pm with naked eye. The horns were approximately at 2:00 and 6:30 O'clock (2:00;4:00;6:30). Venus and Mercury were also sighted first with the binoculars and then with naked eye. I left the area at 5:50 pm when the moon was still up (moonset: 6:22 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sun 25 December 2022
1 . Algeria
2 . Australia
3 . Bahrain
4 . Egypt
5 . Gambia
6 . Indonesia
7 . Iran
8 . Jordan
9 . Morocco
10 . Nigeria
11 . Oman
12 . Palestine
13 . Saudi Arabia
14 . United Arab Emirates
Mon 26 December 2022
1 . Bangladesh
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Friday 23 December 2022) at 10:17 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Friday 23 December 2022) and (Thursday 22 December 2022) 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
Thu 22 December 2022
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم 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
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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم هذه صور لهلال آخر شهر جمادى الأولى 1444 هـ من مدينة طنجة فجر اليوم "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
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 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
