Visibility of Muharram Crescent 1442 AH
- When to Observe Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Wedensday 19 August 2020) at 02:42 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Wedensday 19 August 2020) and (Thursday 20 August 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 Thursday 20 August 2020 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 20 August 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.
Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 19 August 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Merouane Ali Khoudja from المدية City in المدية 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. Merouane Ali Khoudja said: "قام أعضاء الجمعية العلمية الفلكية البوزجاني بالمدية الجزائر. بتجري هلال محرم 1442 هـ بالعين المجردة والمنظار المزدوج إلا أن كثافة الغيوم في الافق حالة دونة رؤية الهلال. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
4 . 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 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. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah said: "سلام عليكم لم يتم رؤية هلال 1 محرم1442 هـ بسبب الغيوم في الافق "
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Merouane Ali Khoudja from المدية City in المدية 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. Merouane Ali Khoudja said: "أقدم أعضاء الجمعية العلمية الفلكية - البوزجاني بالمدية الجزائر على تحري هلال محرم 1442 هـ باستخدام المنظار المزدوج (10*20) وكذا بالعين المجردة ولكن كثافة الغيوم في الأفق حالت دون امكانية الرؤية."
6 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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
7 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "اجتمع النادي الفلكي بكوينين في المرصد المخصص لذلك و رغم الاستعانة بالمنظار إلا أننا لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال بسبب تراكم السحب و الغبار في الأفق الغربي."
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After 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
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر محرم الحرام من بعد غروب الشمس بدقيقة فقط وذلك في تمام الساعة 06:12 مساء بتوقيت مملكة البحرين."
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 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
Canada
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Elzohbi from كلغري City in ألبرتة 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 seen 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 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The western horizon did have clear enough skies so i tried to sight the crescent after sunset. I rode my bike to a good spot, taking the imaging system with a small foto lens which immediately showed the crescent. I then tried to see it with 12x50 binoculars but did not succeed, even though i knew exactly where to look. I tried for 20 minutes but did not succeed to see it visually. I should have also brought a tripod for the binoculars but the capacity of my backpack is limited. Also the local moscitos trying to feed of me provided quite a distraction."
2 . 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: "Due to unclear weather in the evening i did a quick daytime observation in the afternoon. I could easily observe the crescent at 7.6 degrees elongation in good sky conditions with the imaging system."
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Bismillaahirrahmanirrahiim The new cescent of Muharram 1442 AH was NOT SEEN on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from Assalaam Observatory at Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo and Rowasiya Observator at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia even by CCD. However, the 1st of Muharram 1442 AH in Indonesia will start on Thursday, August 20, 2020 according to the Imkan Rukyat Calculation. Alhamdulillaah..."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime new crescent of Muharram 1442 AH was not sighted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The daytime crescent was captured by Mr. Muhammad Yusuf from Bosscha Observatory at Lembang Bandung West Java."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 seen by CCD Imaging
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 Muharram 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, 08/19/2020 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: One set of 20*90 binocular - Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:32 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.AbdolReza Gholami 2.Mostafa Rahmati 3.Daryoosh Janghorbani 4.Davood Javeri 5.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 6.Ali Aghabozorgi 7.Sepehr Hafar 8.Reza Janghorbani 9.Hossein Janghorbani 10.Shahnaz Same 11.Shahnaz Soroori 12.Zahra Fallahi 13.Roya Ghermezi 14.Zinat Ghermezi 15.Masoomeh Hafar 16.Ziba Hafar 17.Sara Hafar 18.Zakieh Abazari "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Hunjan village in the South of 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 Muharram 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, 08/19/2020 Location: Hunjan village in the South of Shahreza (latitude: 31 33 N, longitude: 51 45 E, elevation: 1925m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: One set of 25*100 binocular , One compass. Atmospheric condition: clear Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:31 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.MohammadReza Aghabozorgi 2.AmirAli Aghabozorgi 3.AmirHossein Aghabozorgi 4.Ali Janghorbani 6.Reyhaneh Eshghi 7.Maryam Moradi 8.Yalda Kavianpoor 9.Ameneh Poorsharif. "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة-أصيلة State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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. Hatim El Harrak said: " بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم قمت مساء اليوم الأربعاء 29 من شهر ذي الحجة 1441 هـ الموافق لـ 19 غشت 2020 م بمراقبة هلال شهر محرم الحرام 1442هـ من مدينة طنجة وبعد رصد دقيق بالعين المجردة وبالكاميرا كانون 500D ذات العدسة 70-300mm لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال لذلك تعذر رؤيته وبالتالي عدم ثبوت رؤية هلال محرم الحرام 1442 من طنجة وكذا من جميع مدن المملكة حسب رصد الأصدقاء وعليه ففاتح شهر محرم الحرام 1442 هـ هو يوم الجمعة 21 غشت 2020 بناءا على الإعلان الرسمي لوزارة الأوقاف بالمملكة المغربية اهله الله علينا وعليكم بالخير واليمن والبركات "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 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. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال في جميع المدن من الشمال الى الجنوب"
4 . 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 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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "قام مجموعة من الراصدين في منطاق مختلفة في المغرب فلم تثبت لهم رؤيته حتى في المناطق الجنوبية الغربية في الصحراء المغربية."
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amine Khouya from وزان City in جهة طنجة تطوان الحسيمة 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. Amine Khouya said: "عدم ثبوت رؤية هلال محرم في ربوع مناطق المغرب "
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij City in Muscat 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The western horizon was cloudy, dusty and hazy as such we could not sight the crescent Moon."
Saudi Arabia
1 . 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 clear, 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
Mr. Ahmad Aljahni said: "تكديس 60 فريم "
2 . 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 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Seen by others: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Choose a State 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "Observation done with Anas Mohammad and Osama Ghannam. AOD was from 0.5 to 0.8."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from لورنس Lawrence City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Oro Valley City in Arizona 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . 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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 8:03 pm EDT (sunset: 8:10 pm). The western horizon was mostly cloudy and very hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started looking for the crescent. The first binocular sighting of the crescent moon was at around 8:20 pm. It was very thin; I could not see it with naked eye and soon disappeared behind clouds. Later, it reappeared in another clearing close to the horizon at 8:45 pm (moonset: 8:58 pm). The horns were approximately at 2:30 and 6:30 O'clock (2:30;4:30;6:30). I left the site at 8:50 pm when the crescent was no longer visible. The attached pictures show the western horizon sky condition; I was unable to capture the crescent's image."
Thu 20 August 2020
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Brisbane City in Queensland 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
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
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "#قمر شهر #محرم الحرام صباح هذا اليوم الخميس 20 أغسطس 2020 في تمام الساعة (08:05) صباحا بتقنية الرصد من أفق مملكة البحرين."
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Bangladesh State mentioned that the sky was totally 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. ABM Ruhul Hassan said: "The sky was cloudy all over the country. In munshogonj district people were ready to watch crescent. At 07:09 crescent was seen when sky remained clear for a while. "
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from M6 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. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Ariff Mohammad Tajuddin from Semenyih City in Selangor 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة-أصيلة 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 الرجمن الرحيم مساء اليوم الخميس 30 ذي الحجة 1441 الموافق لـ 20 غشت 2020 تم مراقبة هلال شهر محرم الحرام ولله الحمد تم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بشكل واضح وتم توثيقه كالعادة بعدسات كاميرا كانون 500D بعدسة 70-300 mm 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. "
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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "تأكد رصد الهلال من راصدين مغاربة كثيرين من مناطق مختلفة من المملكة."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amine Khouya from وزان City in جهة طنجة تطوان الحسيمة 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. Amine Khouya said: "تمت الرؤية مع أذان المغرب "
Saudi Arabia
1 . 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 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 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 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. Sami Al-Harbi said: "تمت مشاهدة هلال محرم قبل غروب الشمس بواسطة الدربيل وبعد غروب الشمس بالعين المجردة"
United Kingdom
1 . 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 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: "It was partly cloudy in York on Thursday (20/8/2020), but a thick bank of dark cloud was covering the entire western horizon, so the sunset was not seen. However, using my prior experience of sunset position from last month, I was able to estimate the correct location of the moon and was able to see it by binoculars (20x80) at 8:25 pm BST. I was then able to see it with the naked eye at 8:35 pm BST when the attached photos were taken. Unfortunately, the moon was hidden by a thick bank of clouds after about 10 minutes (of sunset prayer), so it was not seen again."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thu 20 August 2020
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Kuwait
6 . Malaysia
7 . Qatar
8 . Saudi Arabia
9 . United Arab Emirates
10 . United States
Fri 21 August 2020
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . India
4 . Iran
5 . Mauritania
6 . Morocco
7 . Oman
8 . Pakistan
9 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Wedensday 19 August 2020) at 02:42 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Wedensday 19 August 2020) and (Tuesday 18 August 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.
Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 18 August 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تمت هذا الصباح بتوفيق الله رؤية هلال آخر شهر ذي الحجة من طرف النادي الفلكي بكوينين الناشط تحت جمعية الهناء للإشعاع الثقافي، فرغم تلبد بعض الغيوم ناحية الأفق الشرقي و بعد الاستعانة بالمنظار و تحديد مكان الهلال ثم التأكد بالعين المجردة."
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 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. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر المتناقص لشهر ذو الحجة 1441 هجري صباح هذا اليوم الثلاثاء 18 أغسطس 2020 في تمام الساعة (10:12) صباحا بتوقيت مملكة البحرين."
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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "The crescent was seen by naked eye since it rises behind the mountain, and continues to be detected through sensors until it almost sets in the western horizon."
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: 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 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: "The DayTime old crescent of Dzulhijjah 1441 AH was seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 approx 15 minutes after sunrise."
3 . 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 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: "The old crescent of Dzulhijjah 1441 AH was seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia on Tuesday, August 18, 2020."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Ariff Mohammad Tajuddin from Semenyih City in Selangor 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة النبوية 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 sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Raed AlJarAllah from الرياض City in الرياض 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 States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was very 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 5:49 am EDT (moonrise: 5:52 am). The eastern horizon was clear and very hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon. My first binocular sighting was at 6:13 am. At no time during a very short time that I looked for the crescent by naked eye, I could see it. In fact, even through the binoculars, I could not see the tips of the crescent's horns. I ended the session at 6:32 am (sunrise: 6:42 am). While the pictures show the eastern horizon's condition, I could not capture the crescent's image."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Oro Valley 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: " Old Moon Crescent Observation Report ====================================== Observed: Tuesday; August 18, 2020 at 05:53 (Local Time) Location (WGS 84): Oro Valley, Arizona (USA) Longitude = 110.9652 W Latitude = 32.4205 N Elevation = 842 meters Time Zone = -7.0 hours Surface conditions at Oro Valley: Temperature = 79.4 °F Dew Point = 57.0 °F Barometric Pressure = 29.82 inches Set-up and begining of observation under wide-spread haze, but stars on the horizon were telescopically visible. Topocentric and local time values from “Accurate Times”: ..Moonrise (at sea level) = 05:05 Sunrise (at sea level) = 05:45 Time from new moon at 05:53 = 14 hr. 39 min. Moon lag time = 40 min. Relative Altitude = 7.7 degrees Elongation from sun = 7.8 degrees Crescent width = 9 arc sec Illumination = 0.46 percent Crescent first observed through 8” SC telescope: Time = 05:46 Moon Altitude = 5.8 degrees Final observation with telescope: Time = 05:53 Moon Altitude = 7.2 degrees I suspected the crescent when it entered the FOV, about 30 seconds earlier than I had planned to begin searching. It didn’t last long, but when it reappeared a little “higher”, I knew that I had the crescent. The image faded and reappeared several times until 05:53. After that the image was so tenuous that it could have been “wishful thinking”, so I counted 05:53 as my last observation. I was centered on the mid-point of the bright limb, but only the crescent to the right of that point was visible, maybe 30 degrees of arc, but not all at the same time. I think that this may have been the “closest to threshold” observation of the hilaal that I have made. Observer : Jim Stamm E-mail Address: StammJim@gmail.com"
Wed 19 August 2020
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After 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
