Visibility of Dhul Qeadah Crescent 1445 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 (Wedensday 08 May 2024) at 03:22 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Wedensday 08 May 2024) and (Thursday 9 May 2024) 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 09 May 2024 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 09 May 2024. 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 08 May 2024
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tira City in Albania 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح City in الوادي 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
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "مع غروب شمس يوم الاربعاء 29 شوال الموافق ل 08 ماي تم تحري هلال شهر ذي القعدة ولكن تعذرت الرؤية بسبب وجود بعض السحب في الأفق الغربي ، بالاضافة الى ذلك حتى كوكب المشتري لم نتمكن من رصده "
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 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
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 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Jeßnigk City in Brandenburg 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
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Dhul Qo'dah 1445 AH was not sighted on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy. The 1st of Dhul Qo'dah 1445 AH in Indonesia will start on Friday, May 10, 2024."
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 clear, 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 , 05/08/2024 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: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: clear Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 18:37 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Zohreh Karimpoor 2.Nazanin Piroozmandan 3.Narjes Zare 4.Reyhaneh Dadvand 5.Ziba Hafar 6.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 7.Majid Zare 8.Hossein Janghorbani 9.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdullah Kamil from أسكي موصل City in نينوي 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 not seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Abdullah Kamil said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال وتم التحري بالعين المجردة وبالتلسكوب"
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from عمان City in العاصمة 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "مساء اليوم حاولنا رصد هلال شهر ذي القعدة 1445 من طنجة وام يرى الهلال ونفس الامر في باقي المناطق والمدن"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from تمارة City in الهرهورو 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "راقب الراصدون المغاربة الهلال هواة ومسؤولين في لجان المراقبة ولم يرصدوه. "
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: "None of the members of the National moon sighting committee had any positive sighting for the Dhul Qa’adah crescent."
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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. HASHAM SHREF from جدة City in جدة 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
Mr. HASHAM SHREF said: "تم تصوير هلال قبل غروب الشمس ب 15 دقيقة وتم رؤية هلال بعد غروب الشمس كان هناك محاولة رؤية هلال بتلسكوب و المنظار وكل محولات باتت بل فشل"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from أملج City in أملج 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "not seen as by saudi sunset it would be only 13hrs old and starting at 5deg remaining for 25min after sunset"
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from الظهران City in الشرقيه 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
Eng. Ahmed El Morsy said: "كان الجو صافي من الغبار وكانت الغيوم تغطي مكان الهلال."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi 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
2 . 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 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
Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم لم أتمكن من رؤية هلال شهر ذو القعدة مساء الأربعاء لسوء الظروف الجوية. و الحمدلله رب العالمين."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Reculver City in Herne Bay 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
Mr. Juned Patel said: "On May 8, 2024, the crescent moon chase, a journey from Bolton to Winchester, then Marget and bank home, covering a round trip of 644 miles. Unfortunately, despite the extensive effort, the sighting was negative due to clouds. Living at latitude 53, we have a rare opportunities to observe a young crescent moon within 18 hours of its conjunction. Yesterday, at 16:30 hours age moon, with the moon at just 0.59% illumination, I have been waiting for this evening's chance to spot the crescent. I have been planning and preparing for the occasion and was willing to go to any extreme, had planned 5 to 6 contingency plans. Unfortunately, my journey from one end of the country to the other was in vain, as the low horizon, below 12 degrees, remained obscured throughout the day. I was unaware of other locations in the UK where conditions might have been different. It's worth noting that this crescent would hav"
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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Abdullah Alburadi from Ann arbor City in Michigan 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
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Thu 09 May 2024
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 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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على رسوله الكريم ﷺ والحمد لله رب العالمين. By the will of Almighty Allah, the waxing crescent i.e. the crescent of the month of Zilqad has been seen by naked eyes by the locals from cox's bazar, Bandarban, Sylhet, sunamganj (districts of Bangladesh). Therefore tomorrow (may 10) is the 1st day of Zilqad in Bangladesh. A photo of the observation report gathered from all districts is given below."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Cox's bazar City in Chittagong 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
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "Although,some regions have very cloudy skies after Ghana's sunset times, the hilal was seen after Shawwal was counted 30 days in Ghana."
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of DzulQo'dah 1445 AH was not sighted on Thursday, May 09, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was very cloudy. The new crescent was captured by mr Junaidi at South Beach of Java and Nur Sidqon at Kudus Central Java."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "alhamdulillah the crescent was seen"
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdullah Kamil from الموصل City in نينوي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Abdullah Kamil said: "تمت الرصد بواسطة العين المجردة وكذلك بنظارة الميدان من قرية عداية جنوب غرب الموصل قرب ناحية المحلبية والجو كان غائم بنسبة ٨٠ بالمائة وكان يظهر من بين الغيم ويختفي وتم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة وكذلك بواسطة نظارة الميدان وكذلك تم تصويره بواسطة كاميرت الموبايل من قبل اللجنة الدائمة لتحديد بداية الاشهر الهجرية في ديوان الوقف السني"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi said: "تمت رؤية الهلال بعد غروب الشمس مباشرة في مدينة بغداد ثم التصوير بعد ذلك بدقائق اذ ان الهلال كان واضحا مرتفعا وتمت رؤيته في جميع انحاء البلاد "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from عمان City in العاصمة 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
Kuwait
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hussain Albeloushi from سلوى City in حولي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hussain Albeloushi said: "الصورة في الساعة ٦:٤١م "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 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. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "DUe to clouds and rain i had to chase the crescent. finally as i was coming back home i spotted the crescent about clouds in a clear patch."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salman AlAhmed from الهفوف City in الأحساء 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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. Naser Barbourah said: "تم رصد الهلال بكل سهولة "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester 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. Juned Patel said: "The crescent moon was easily seen with eyes."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1445 was seen from York Mosque (UK) on Thursday, 9 May 2024 by many people who came to maghrib prayer, including Shaykh Bashir Dodo, Yaseen Karbani, Sahir Latif, Shazad Hussain, and many others; Alhamdulillah. See Facebook video."
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. said: "الحمدلله تمكنت من رؤية هلال شهر ذي القعدة وبعد الساعة 6و20دقيقة اختفى خلف السحب"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thu 09 May 2024
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Iraq
5 . Jordan
6 . Kuwait
7 . Nigeria
8 . Oman
9 . Palestine
10 . Qatar
11 . Saudi Arabia
12 . United Arab Emirates
13 . Yemen
Fri 10 May 2024
1 . Albania
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . Ghana
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Malaysia
8 . Morocco
9 . Pakistan
10 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Wedensday 08 May 2024) at 03:22 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Wedensday 08 May 2024) and (Tuesday 7 May 2024) 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
Tue 07 May 2024
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.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 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from الرباط City in النهضة- الولجة 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASHAM SHREF from جدة City in جدة 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. HASHAM SHREF said: "تم رؤية هلال أخر شهر العين المجردة لم يكن داعي تحري هلال باستخدام الأجهزة رؤية الهلال "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها 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
3 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "THe waning crescent was chased but not seen. however upon examining the camera photos i found it inthe very first photo taked at 0509am"
4 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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
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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
