Visibility of Rabee' Al-Awwal Crescent 1441 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 28 October 2019) at 03:38 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 28 October 2019) and (Tuesday 29 October 2019) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Tuesday 29 October 2019 and in the Western Region will be on Tuesday 29 October 2019. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 28 October 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "تم تسجيل رؤية الهلال بالتيلسكوب من طرف مركز علم الفلك والجيوفيزياء الجزائري بالعاصمة .... المعطيات الفلكية كالآتي موعد غروب الشمس: 17:44 موقع الغروب: 250° غرب موعد غروب القمر: 18:20 موقع الغروب 255° غرب إضاءة القمر : 0.5 بالمئة الاستطالة: 7 ° الاقتران السطحي: 03:24 صباحا ليوم 28/10/2019 عمر الهلال: 9 ساعات و 20 دقيقة "
2 . 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 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "رغم أن السماء كانت صافية إلا أن الأفق الغربي كان به بعض الغبار كما يظهر في الصورة المرفقة، و الذي لم يمكننا من رؤية الهلال رغم استخدامنا للمنظار"
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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought 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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Rabee' Al-Awwal 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, 10/28/2019 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: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 20*90 binoculars, One set of 25*100 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Mr.Reza Janghorbani based in the city of Babol in Mazandaran province due to cloudy weather, Not see the crescent moon. Observers: 1.Mostafa Rahmati 2.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Hossein Janghorbani 5.Shahnaz Soroori 6.Zohreh Karimpoor 7.Masoomeh Hafar 8.Ziba Hafar 9.Maryam Shahcheraghi 10.Neda Hamidia 11.Zahra Fallahi "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
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 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: "تلقت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر عدة صور بمختلف الراصدين المتطوعين في المدن المغربية من الشمال الى الجنوب واللتي تثبت بالملموس عدم ثبوت رؤيى هلال ربيع الأول"
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 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "قمنا بتحري رؤية الهلال مساء اليوم 28/10/2019 الموافق 29 صفر الخير 1441 هـ . وكانت السماء غائمة جزئيا إلى غائمة كليا نوعا ما . ولم يتم رؤية الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا بعدسة الكاميرا كانون 500D بعدسة 70-300 mm لذلك تعذر رؤية هلال شهر ربيع الأول . وعليه سيكون يوم الغد هو المتمم لشهر صفر 30 يوما . وسيكون فاتح ربيع الأول هو يوم الأربعاء 30 أكتوبر 2019 م"
3 . 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from المحمدية City in المحمدية 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
Eng. Zakaria Guelzim said: "فاتح شهر ربيع الأول 1441: يوم الأربعاء 30 أكتوبر 2019 أعلنت وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية أن فاتح شهر ربيع الأول هو يوم الأربعاء 30 أكتوبر 2019؛ وفيما يلي نص بلاغ الوزارة في هذا الشأن: فاتح شهر ربيع الأول 1441: يوم الأربعاء 30 أكتوبر 2019 "تنهي وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية إلى علم المواطنين أنها راقبت هلال شهر ربيع الأول 1441، بعد مغرب يوم الإثنين 29 صفر 1441 موافق 28 أكتوبر 2019. واتصلت بجميع مندوبي الشؤون الإسلامية، وبوحدات القوات المسلحة الملكية المساهمة في مراقبة الهلال فأكدوا لها جميعا عدم ثبوت رؤيته. وعليه فإن شهر صفر يكون قد استكمل الثلاثين يوما، ويكون فاتح شهر ربيع الأول 1441 هو يوم الأربعاء 30 أكتوبر 2019. "
5 . 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Saiq City in Al-Dakhiliya State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "We managed to sight the crescent Moon only by Telescope + camera due to dust and some clouds."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Hafeet Mountain City in Al Ain 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "تمت الرؤية الساعة 17:35. غروب الشمس الساعة 17:46. بقيت الهلال مرئيا حتى الساعة 17:54. ثم تم محاولة رؤيته بالتلسكوب، ولم ير الهلال بالتلسكوب. غروب القمر الساعة: 18:14. صفاء الغلاف الجوي وقت الظهيرة 0.18. "
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 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: "This evening (Monday, Oct 28, 2019), the crescent moon was sighted in Blacksburg, VA (Lat: 37° 15' 40" N, Lng: 80° 26' 56" W, and elevation: 646 meters). I arrived at my sighting location at 5:56 pm EDT (sunset: 6:30 pm). Later a friend joined me. The western horizon was mostly clear and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon. I spotted Venus at 5:58 pm with the pair of binoculars. Later, it was clearly visible with naked eye. The first binocular sighting of the crescent moon was at about 6:53 pm. The crescent was very thin and at no time visible with the naked eye, at least for the very short time I tried. The horns were approximately at 3:30 and 6:00 O'clock (3:30;4:30;6:00). A friend of mine was also able to see the crescent, using a pair of (10X50) binoculars. We watched the crescent only to disappear behind a small piece of cloud and to set soon after around 7:08 pm (official moonset: 7:14 pm). Mercury was also visible through the binoculars at 7:09 pm. "
Tue 29 October 2019
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Brisbane City in Queensland 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
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 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. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر ربيع الأول بتقنية الرصد النهاري في تمام الساعة (08:37) صباحا من البحرين"
Indonesia
1 . 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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rabiul Awal 1441 AH was seen on Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 from Assalaam Observatory, The Islamic Modern Boarding School ASSALAAM at Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The crescent was first sighted by naked eye approx 10 minutes after sunset by Syaichu from Jepara (male student) and Kartika from Timika (female student). This event was attended by my students of CASA (Club Astronomi Santri Assalaam). However, the 1st of Rabiul Awal 1441 AH in Indonesia started on Tuesday, 29th of October 2019."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was 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 Rabee' Al-Awwal 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: Tuesday, 10/29/2019 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: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 20*90 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 17:12, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Roya Ghermezi at 17:15, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Mr.Reza Janghorbani based in the city of Babol in Mazandaran province Moon Crescent At 17:27 is observed with the naked eye. Observers: 1.Mostafa Rahmati 2.Abdolreza Gholami 3.EhsanAli Alinezhad 4.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 5.MohammadSadra Nikeghbal 6.Farhad Mirzaee 7.MohammadReza Hadad 8. Ali Janghorbani 9.Hossein Janghorbani 10.Shahnaz Soroori 11.Masoomeh Hafar 12.Ziba Hafar 13.Zahra Jamali 14.Mahnaz Arami 15.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 16.Misagh Alinezhad 17.Marzieh Mardani 18.Roya Ghermezi 19.Zinat Ghermezi 20.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from Al Basrah City in Al Başrah 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
Mr. Hashim Almoosawi said: "بسمه تعالى رصد هلال ربيع الاول سنة 1441 بواسطة مرصد البصرة الفلكي https://www.facebook.com/BasraAstronomicalObservatory #Basra_Astronomical_Observatory تمكن المرصد من التقاط اول الصور في الساعة 8:07 صباحا و استمر الرصد قرب مغيب الهلال. و قد تمت مشاهدة الهلال بالعين المجردة في عدة مناطق من العراق و تجدر الاشارة الى ان المرصد استطاع رؤية الهلال يوم امس الاثنين 28/10/2019 بصعوبة بالغة و لعدة لحظات بسبب سوء الاحوال الجوية الا اننا لم نتمكن من التقاط صور واضحة له. تلسكوب نوع: ED127 كامرا: Lumenera LT365R فلتر: 802 "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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 Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from الرباط City in الرباط 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
3 . 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 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "مساء اليوم راقبنا هلال ربيع الأول بعد مغرب الشمس من مدينة طنجة كانت السماء صافية إلى قليلة السحب الرقيقة الشبيهة بالسراب وتمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بشكل واضح جدا وكذلك تمت رؤيته بكاميرا كانون 500D عدسة 300-70 mm وعليه كما جاء في البيان الرسمي فاتح شهر بيع الأول هو يم الغد الأربعاء 30 أكتوبر 2019"
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati 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. Mohammad Aamir said: "I started searching for moon sighting 10 minutes before real sunset time which is 6 minutes after apparent sunset time. It was hazy but was seen clearly. "
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Waseem Berqdar from المزة City in دمشق 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
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 29 October 2019
1 . Algeria
2 . Egypt
3 . Indonesia
4 . Jordan
5 . Oman
6 . United Arab Emirates
Wed 30 October 2019
1 . Australia
2 . Iran
3 . Mauritania
4 . Morocco
5 . Nepal
6 . Pakistan
When to Observe Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 28 October 2019) at 03:38 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 28 October 2019) and (Sunday 27 October 2019) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the OLD crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day rises after the Sunrise and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunrise.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon rises in these locations before the Sunrise and the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunrise, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 27 October 2019
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية شروق القمر : 05.47 شروق الشمس: 06.53"
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 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 old crescent of Safar 1441 AH was not seen on Sunday, 27th of October 2019 from Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was hazy."
