Visibility of Dhul Qeadah Crescent 1441 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 (Sunday 21 June 2020) at 06:41 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 21 June 2020) and (Monday 22 June 2020) 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 Tuesday 23 June 2020 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 22 June 2020. 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
Sun 21 June 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah from حاسي بحبح City in الجلفة 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. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah said: "تم التحري يوم 21 جوان 2020 رغم علمنا بان الحسابات توحي بانه يصعب رؤيته "
2 . 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 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. 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "قام النادي الفلكي بكوينين التابع لجمعية الهناء للإشعاع الثقافي بالوادي اليوم الأحد 29 شوال 1441 ه الموافق ل 21 يونيو جوان بتحري هلال ذي القعدة رغم علمنا بأن المعطيات الفلكية توحي بأن رؤيته غير ممكنة، و عملا بالسنة النبوية قمنا بالتحري و لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال لا بالعين المجردة و لا بالمنظار مع أن الأفق كان صافيا تقريبا."
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 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: Sunday, 06/21/2020 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: Two set of 20*90 binoculars,One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:58 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Picture of Partial Sun eclipse Today Also sent. Observers: 1.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 2.Reza Janghorbani 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Hossein Janghorbani 5.Masoomeh Hafar 6.Ziba Hafar 7.Roya Ghermezi 8.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 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
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 clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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: "قمنا مساء اليوم برصد هلال شهر ذو القعدة 1441 هـ مساء الأحد 29 شوال 1441 هـ الموافق لـ 21 يونيو 2020 رغم أن السماء كانت صافية فلم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال في طنجة ونفس الأمر في العديد من مناطق المغرب سوف ينشرها أصحابها تباعا "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amine Khouya from ارفود City in الراشيدية 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. Amine Khouya said: "قمت يوم الأحد 29 شوال 1441 هـ موافق 21 يونيو 2020 م. بتحري هلال شوال بعد مغيب الشمس في الأفق الغربي لمدينة ارفود إقليم الرشيدية ، صراحة لم يكن من السهل رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بسبب وجود ضباب او غبار في الأفق الغربي فتعذر علي رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة ."
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت 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
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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. 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: "I haven't written up a report yet. If you would like a copy when it is ready, send a request to stammjim@gmail.com"
2 . 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 8:40 pm EDT (sunset: 8:45 pm). Using two pairs of binoculars (7X50 and 10X50; mostly the latter), I started scanning a partly cloudy and very hazy west-northwestern horizon with no success. I ended the session at 9:20 pm (moonset: 9:23 pm)."
Mon 22 June 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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. Boubakur salem Menaceri from عجاجة City in ورقلة 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Boubakur salem Menaceri said: "المعطيات الفلكية ليوم 22/06/2020 الإقتران: يوم21/06/2020 على الساعة 7:45 صباحا غروب الشمس: 19:50 غروب القمر: 20:30 عمر الهلال: 36 ساعة 50 دقيقة إرتفاع الهلال: 8.0° قوس النور: 31.4° نسبة الإضاءة: 2.4℅"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah from حاسي بحبح City in الجلفة 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
Mr. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah said: "تم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجرة والتقاط الصور بكاميرا dslr اللهم أهله علينا بالسلامة و الإسلام"
4 . 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 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية: الإقتران المركزي: 21/06/2020 على الساعة 07:41 بالتوقيت المحلي الإقتران السطحي: 21/06/2020 على الساعة 06:11 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب الشمس يوم الرصد على الساعة 19:55 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب القمر يوم الرصد على الساعة 21:06 بالتوقيت المحلي عمر الهلال وقت الرصد: يوم واحد و 12 ساعة و31 دقيقة زمن المكث: ساعة و 11 دقيقة إضاءة الهلال: 2.4% تم بحمد الله وفضله رصد هلال شهر ذي القعدة للسنة الهجرية 1441 هـــ بسهولة ويسر "
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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر ذو القعدة لهذا العام 1441 هجري في أفق البحرين في تمام الساعة (07:45) صباحا"
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 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: "Only small gaps in the clouds and a bad forecast for the evening forced daytime observation in the afternoon. The wide crescent was easily seen with the video system, i should have tried to see it through the telescope. The image is upside down. "
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Szedres City in Tolna 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Bismillaah... The daytime crescent of Thulkeadah 1441 AH was seen by CCD on Computerized 70mm Telescope, from MAN 1 Surakarta on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 15 minutes before sun setting. Alhamdulillaah..."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Bismillaah... The new crescent of Thulkeadah 1441 AH was seen from Assalaam Observatory by mr. Taufiq Hidayat and from MAN 1 Surakarta by me and teachers on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 20 minutes after sun setting. The moon was not seen by naked eye because the sky was partly cloudy and hazy. The 1st of Thulkeadah 1441 AH in Indonesia will start on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Alhamdulillaah..."
3 . 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was seen 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 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: Monday, 06/22/2020 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 compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:58 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Roya Ghermezi at 20:07 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Roya Ghermezi at 20:14 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.MohammadReza Kazemi 2.Mohsen Molaee 3.Reza Janghorbani 4.Ali Janghorbani 5.Hossein Janghorbani 6.Arezoo Kazemi 7.Maryam Kazemi 8.Nooshin Yazdani 9.Roya Ghermezi 10.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Kherallah from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد 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
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Alhudban from وادي السير City in عمان 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. Ahmad Alhudban said: "تم التصوير من كاميرا الموبايل"
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Jasin City in Melaka State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory, Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from المحمدية City in سيدي موسى بن علي 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: 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
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 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
4 . 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم . تم ولله الحمد رصد هلال شهر ذو القعدة 1441هـ مساء الإثنين 30 شوال 1441 هـ الموافق لـ 22 يونيو 2020 وتم ولله الحمد رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بشكل أوضح وكذلك تم رؤية الهلال بكاميرا كانون 500D بعدسة 70-300 مم وتم رؤيته كذلك بشكل أوضح وتوثيقه عبر الصور كما العادة في رصد الأهلة . أهله الله علينا وعليكم بالخير واليمن والبركات. على كل الأصدقاء وعلى الأمة الإسلامية جمعاء. اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ علَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ والإِيمَانِ ، وَالسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ ، رَبِّي ورَبُّكَ اللَّه ، هِلالُ رُشْدٍ وخَيْرٍ. "
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from كاتماندو City in باغمتي State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mosa Jaramneh from مقيبلة City in الشمال 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Omar AlHaidari from جدة City in مكة المكرمة 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from ABHA City in Aseer 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. Ayyub Patel said: "Abha was partly cloudy and hazy. Crescent was seen easily but soon disappeared in the clouds"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from الظهران City in الشرقيه 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohamed Ghazal from جدة City in مكة 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 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 Choose a State 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: "I went to my sighting location well before sunset but it was partly cloudy and the sunset was almost close to the horizon. I waited almost an hour until nearly moonset time, but unfortunately, the thick dark bank of clouds above the sunset position didn’t move away so the Hilal was not seen. I am pleased to hear many people in the Midlands and Greater London area have seen it, Alhamdulillah"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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 arrived at my sighting location at 8:32 pm EDT (sunset: 8:46 pm; apparent sunset: 8:36 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and very hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon. My first binocular sighting of the crescent was at 8:45 pm followed by naked eye sighting at 8:46 pm. The horns were approximately at 2:00 and 7:00 O'clock (2:00;4:30;7:00). At 9:44 pm, the moon was about two degrees above the horizon and visible (moonset: 10:17 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Mon 22 June 2020
1 . Bahrain
2 . Egypt
3 . Libya
4 . Saudi Arabia
5 . Syria
6 . Tunisia
Tue 23 June 2020
1 . Algeria
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Indonesia
4 . Iran
5 . Jordan (فحص)
6 . Morocco
7 . Nepal
8 . Oman
9 . Palestine
10 . United Arab Emirates
When to Observe Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 21 June 2020) at 06:41 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 21 June 2020) and (Saturday 20 June 2020) 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
Sat 20 June 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "قام النادي الفلكي بكوينين صبيحة اليوم السبت 28 شوال بمحاولة رصد هلال آخر هذا الشهر، السماء كانت صافية إلا أن الأفق الشرقي كان مغبرا، و رغم استعمال المنظار إلا أننا لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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: 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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old waning crescent of Shawwal 1441 AH was seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia on Saturday, June 20, 2020."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not 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 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: "راقبت صباح اليوم 20 يونيو 2020 هلال آخر شهر شوال من مدينة طنجة ولم يرى الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا بالكاميرا ذات العدسة 70-300 لكن تم رؤية الهلال أمس 19يونيو 2020 بالعين المجردة وبالكاميرا وهو آخر هلال يرى عندنا من المغرب وخاصة في طنجة والصور الخاصة بهلال آخر شهر شوال 1441 هـ يوم أمس سوف أرفقها مع الموضوع "
