Visibility of Dhul Qeadah Crescent 1440 AH
- When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 02 July 2019) at 19:16 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 02 July 2019) and (Wedensday 3 July 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 Thursday 04 July 2019 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 04 July 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.
Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 03 July 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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال بسبب وجود طبقة سحب كثيفة في الأفق الغربي، بالإضافة إلى امتلاء الأفق بغيدبار كثيف."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from بني يزجن City in غرداية 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in NSW 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
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 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "After a clear day i had hopes of observing the young crescent in the evening. There were some cloud bands in the west but the imaging system quickly showed the crescent even with a small lens. I could also see it repeatedly with 12x50 binoculars but that was not so easy and required precise focus. The numerous moscitos trying to eat me did not help."
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra region 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. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "Wednesday July 3, 2019 was the 29th Day of Shawaaal, 1440 AH. As at 7pm (local time) in Ghana, no information of the New Crescent seen in all the regions in Ghana and hence Thursday July 4, 2019 is counted as the 30th Day of Shawaal 1440 AH. Friday July 5, 2019 will then be the 1st Day of Zul Qad, 1440 AH "
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The waxing crescent of Dzulqodah 1440 AH was NOT Seen from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia on Wednesday, 03 July 2019. The sky partly cloudy. The crescent was captured on CCD by mr. Achmad Junaidi from Balai Rukyat Ibnu Syatir Pondok Pesantren Al Islam Joresan Ponorogo East Java Indonesia."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "The crescent wa seen by ccd imaging from Balai Rukyat Ibnu Syatir Pondok Pesantren "Al-Islam" Joresan, Ponorogo, Indonesia at 17:35 - 17:40 LT. 9 minute after sunset. "
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 Dhul Qeadah 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: Wedensday, 07/03/2019 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 20*90 binoculars, One set of 25*100 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 20:01 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.AbdolReza Gholami 2.Sayed Moslem Rezvani 3.Saer AliAbedi 4. Reza Janghorbani 5.Ali Janghorbani 6. .Hossein Janghorbani 7.Shahnaz Soroori 8.Shahideh Torabi 9.Ziba Hafar 10.Roya Ghermezi 11.Zinat Ghermezi 12.Toktam AliAbedi 13.Mahtab Bahrami 14.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from Al Basrah City in Basrah 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 ذي القعدة سنة 1440 بواسطة مرصد البصرة الفلكي https://www.facebook.com/BasraAstronomicalObservatory #Basra_Astronomical_Observatory تمكن المرصد من التقاط اول الصور في الساعة 9:35 صباحا و استمر الرصد تقريبا الى وقت مغيب الهلال. هذا و تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بسهولة من قبل اكثر من 60 شخصا في محافظة البصرة و كربلاء تلسكوب نوع: ED127 كامرا: Lumenera LT365R فلتر: 802"
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Ms. Basma Dhiab from Amman City in Amman State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, 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
Ms. Basma Dhiab said: "The crescent was seen by a team of the Jordanian Astronomical Society and ICOP. The first one to see it was Ibraheem Odwan then Basma Diab and Adli Halabi. In addition to a family( Mr. Waleed Quaisi and his wife Hala and their nice baby). Some people were walking and joined us by chance. The sky was very clear so it was an opportunity to observe Jupiter and its moons. "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from port dickson City in negeri sembilan 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 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. Walid Jadar said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال في الجهة الشرقية من المغرب بينما تمت رؤية الهلال بتلسكوب بمحافظة افران وتمت ايضا رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بمحافطة العيون جنوب المملكة ."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "الصورة للفلكي عبد اللطيف بندحو بالعيون الذي ذكر أن الهلال كان رقيقا جدا، ونفس الأمر ذكره الفلكي عبد العزيز خربوش بمدينة أكادير، وهناك من قام بتصويره بالتليسكوب وهما كعواش عزيز الطاهر وزكرياء كلزيم"
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Seddek from الخبر City in الخبر 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. Abdullah Seddek said: "حاولنا طيلة ساعة كاملة بعد الغروب أن نرى الهلال و لم نره رغم الصفاء التام للجو و خلوه من الغيوم عند شاطئ الغروب في مدينة الخبر"
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Johannesburg City in Gauteng 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 Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "صفاء الغلاف الجزي 0.33"
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 clear, 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I had gone to a good location in the outskirts of York to observe the sunset well before sunset time and did a live stream on ICOUK Facebook. The sky was absolutely clear near the horizon and the sunset was seen easily. I waited until Moonset with a pair of binoculars but I was still unable to see the moon due to its low altitude on the horizon. However, we have received positive sighting reports from nearby countries, including Morocco, Alhamdulillah."
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 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 a few minutes before sunset (sunset 8:47 pm EDT). Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning a mostly cloudy western horizon with no success. I left the place at 9:49 pm (moonset: 9:49 pm)."
Thu 04 July 2019
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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
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 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 Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "Once again, I was trying to spot the crescent moon of Dhul Qaidah 1440 from York (UK), but it was totally cloudy before and after sunset (as shown on the attached photos). However, I am pleased to report that many observers from the London area of the UK had better luck and were able to see the moon easily by the naked eye, Alhamdulillah."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thu 04 July 2019
1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Jordan
4 . Morocco
5 . Saudi Arabia
6 . South Africa
7 . United Arab Emirates
8 . United Kingdom
Fri 05 July 2019
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Ghana
When to Observe Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 02 July 2019) at 19:16 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Tuesday 02 July 2019) and (Monday 1 July 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.
Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 01 July 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة، و قد طلع الهلال ساعة و 21 دقيقة قبل شر ق الشمس، و ظلت رؤيته متاحة حتى بعد الشروق."
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra 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
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "It was seen by a member of our Platform group in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Members on this platform group - MOON ISSUES ONLY- covers the whole regions in Ghana. This was the 27th phase counted from the first time it was seen on the evening of Tuesday June 4, 2019 after the sun had set."
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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The waning crescent of Shawal 1440 AH was very easy seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia on Monday, 01 July 2019. The sky was clear."
Tue 02 July 2019
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The waning crescent of Shawal 1440 AH was not seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia on Tuesday, 02 July 2019. The moon was captured by CCD by mr. Achmad Junaidi at Gontor Ponorogo East Java Indonesia."
