Visibility of Rabee' Al-Awwal Crescent 1436 AH
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 22 December 2014) at 01:36 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 22 December 2014) and (Tuesday 23 December 2014) 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 December 2014 and in the Western Region will be on Tuesday 23 December 2014. 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.
Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 22 December 2014
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Farid Fofana from لروشيل (La Rochelle) City in Charente-Maritime State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Farid Fofana said: "المرصد الاسلامي لمراقبة الأهلة بفرنسا"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Farid Fofana from بايون (Bayonne) City in Aquitaine 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Farid Fofana from كليرمون فيرن (Clermont Ferrand) City in Puy de Dome 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. Farid Fofana said: "المرصد الإسلامي لمراقبة الأهلة بفرنسا"
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 weather was bad, with clouds on 99% of the sky. Only the western horizon had a somewhat clearer band, about 1° in height. I could not properly see the sun so i had no alignment on my mobile mount. In desperation i scanned back and forth through all the gaps i could see with the imaging system for 45 minutes but did no see anything while standing next to the telescope. Later, when reviewing the 5000 images taken i could see the crescent clearly moving very close to the horizon. Not nice to look at, but clear enough by its movement. "
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern Region State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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. Baba Abdulai said: "Date of sighting effort; Monday 22ND December, 2014. The crescent was NOT seen in this location. I was at the sighting post from about 17:55 to about 18:25 but I did not see the crescent. The sky was quite clear with no clouds at all but very dusty. Sighting community; Sagnerigu."
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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abbas Ahmadian from Gazik City in South Khorasan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abbas Ahmadian said: "I am find good observation site in east of iran. going 2 days befor conjuction & see old crescent in daylight & test all astronomical tools by my friend Esmaeel Moradi.we have one 110 mm APO Wiliam optics & one LX200 12" telescope. set the Apo for observing & LX200 for photography. Alight two telescope by Vega & Altair & venus. going to moon position. set the canon 40D back of lx200 & focuse by Altair but the lx200 have error focuse in moveing from zenith to horizon & my image is unfocuse. after sunset we have separated clouds in horizon moving fast from north to south. I find crescent in clear line between clouds at 16:45 & see one more than in this minute. have near 35 deg Arc length. after it clods cover the crescent. in the 17:03 Esmaeel Moradi see the crescent in clear line by APO telescope & after it I see the crescent one more than by APO.in 17:04 crescetn set back of low level mount in my horizon. the crescent is the very narrow & near 35 degrees arc lenght & color is the yellow. thw elongation in frist time observing is the 7 deg 11 min 12 sec & geocentric age is the 11:39. I attach my horizon & my telescopes images."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from 23 kilometers far from Dehaghan to Borujen City in Isfahan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: " "In the name of God Rabee' Awwal Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najm-al-Sepehr) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Monday , 12/22/2014 Location: 23 kilometers far from Dehaghan to Borujen (latitude: 31° 55' N, longitude: 51° 25' E, elevation: 2354 m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: two set of 15*70, fore sets of 20*90 binoculars, one sets of 20*80 binoculars ,one sets of 8” Schmidt Newtonian Telescope , one compass. Atmospheric condition: Partly cloudy in western horizon. Horizon obstacles: about 1.8° Apparent sunset: 16:53 Apparent Moonset:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen because was clouds in western horizon. In continuance of our report we are to inform that the eleventh conference of moon sighting held in 4/dec/2014 In red crescent base of Shahreza with topics ranging from basic to expert in moon sighting and visibility of the crescent of crisis and hard of Rabi’ 1436 AH. In this conference, experts Ali Janghorbani , Hossein Janghorbani and Mohammad Javad Nik Eghbal have spoken. This conference was greeted by a crowed of students and citizens of Shahreza. Observers: 1- Hossein Janghorbani 2-Ali Janghorbani 3-Reza Janghorbani 4-Mohammad javad Nikeghbal 5-Ghasem Zamani 6-Mahdi Ghasemi 7-Shahryar Gholami 8- Abdoreza Gholami 9- Ali Rastegari 10- Shahram Feizi 11- Zahra Falahi 12- Zinat Ghermezi 13- Narjes Zare 14-Tayebe Shafiee 15- Nazanin Piroozmandan 16- Mahsa khaje 17- Zahra Farokhpour 18- Mohadase Alinezhad 19- Zahra parsania 20- Narges Shahnazari 21- Naeeme Saniee 22- Fateme Hadad 23- Fateme Emami 24- Reihane Dadvand "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in المدينة 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohamed Mogerby said: "كانت السماء سوداء و ملبدة بالسحب ولايوجد أي مجال للرؤية ."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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
Mr. Yunusa Yakubu said: "The sun was out of sight 30 minutes before its setting time due to heavy hazy condition.this is a challenging season for moon sighting here in northern part of Nigeria. My Brothers in Islam!!! Kindly assist us in prayers there was bomb explosion at Bauchi Central Market, many people lost their lives."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "From Bauchi city in Bauchi State to Ilorin in Kwara State and Lagos, the hilaal of Rabiul Awwal was .not visible tonight Dec 22, Monday 2014"
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Observatory City in Muscat State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The atmospheric condition was slightly hazy and some dust but no clouds. The Crescent was sighted immediately after sunset."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Boraydah City in Al gaseem 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
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim said: "The Hilaal for Rabiul Awal 1436 H was not sighted (per naked-eye) anywhere in Southern Africa (South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia and Angola) on the evening of Monday, 22 December 2014 (end of 29 Safar 1436 H)"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in VA State mentioned that the sky was totally 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "This evening, due to the presence of an overcast condition, it was impossible to sight the crescent in Blacksburg, VA. Mr. Jim Lockyer of Wildomar, CA informed me that: "I had clear views of the new Crescent Moon this evening with the bonus of Venus in conjunction. The weather was clear and 64 degrees. I first located the moon by binoculars at 5:06 PST, located approximately 12 degrees above the Santa Ana Mountains. The first naked-eye sighting was at 5:10 PST. Fortunately we had very clear skies this evening after almost a week of cloudy skies with great sunsets. A Santa Ana winds condition is clearing out the clouds for the next few days." "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in VA State mentioned that the sky was totally 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "Due to the presence of an overcast condition, it was impossible to sight the crescent in Blacksburg, VA (Lat: 37° 15' 40" N, Lng: 80° 26' 56" W, and elevation: 646 meters)."
Tue 23 December 2014
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Perth City in Western Australia 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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Bangladesh 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
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern 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. Baba Abdulai said: "Date of sighting effort: Tuesday 23RD December, 2014. The crescent was SEEN shortly after Magrib prayer (around 18:00). The sky was very dusty and hazy. Up until 18:42, the crescent could still be seen. Sighting community; Sagnerigu."
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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rabiul Awal 1436 AH was NOT SEEN on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The west horizon was totally cloudy and rainy. "
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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. Yunusa Yakubu said: "I got a positive Naked eye Sighting From Mallam Aminu living at Yelwa area in Bauchi town. The crescent was conspiciously high up western sky and stays for sometimes before its sets."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "Assalamu Alaykum w.w. All On the 23rd of Dec 2014 (1st of RabiulAwwal 1436 according to pre-calculated UmmulQura Calendar UQC, From Abha KSA at around 5.45 evening time we witnessed the Crescent Moon for RabiulAwwal 1436. The weather was chilly and cold but sky was clear. Some clouds on the horizon. A day before we did NOT observe the hilal. Dr Ayyub Patel Pictures taken by canon 550d dslr camera"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 23 December 2014
1 . Indonesia
2 . Libya
3 . Nigeria
4 . Oman
5 . Saudi Arabia
Wed 24 December 2014
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Iran
4 . South Africa
When to Observe Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 22 December 2014) at 01:36 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 22 December 2014) and (Sunday 21 December 2014) 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.
Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 21 December 2014
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The weather was bad in the morning, totally cloudy. Around noon some fast moving gaps appeared but there were still layers of haze above. Still the imaging system allowed to observe the crescent around one hour after noon at 8.6° elongation. Hopefully, the weather will be better at sunset tomorrow. "
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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 old crescent of Shafar 1436 AH was NOT SEEN on Sunday, December 21st, 2014 from my backyard at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The east horizon was cloudy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
