Visibility of Rabee' Al-Awwal Crescent 1446 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 (Tuesday 03 September 2024) at 01:55 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 03 September 2024) and (Wedensday 4 September 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 Wedensday 04 September 2024 and in the Western Region will be on Wedensday 04 September 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.
Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 03 September 2024
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirana 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 sought 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. 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "بسبب تراكم السحب في الأفق الغربي لم يتمكن النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر ربيع الأول. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "زيادة على المعطيات الضعيفة لهلال شهر ربيع الأنوار وبسبب الغيوم الكثيفة تعذر علينا رصد الهلال . "
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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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
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 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, 09/03/2024 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 1° Apparent Sunset: 18:20 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Ali Janghorbani 2.Hossein Janghorbani 3.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from المحمدية City in المحمدية 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم . قمت مساء اليوم بمحاولة رصد هلال ربيع الأول 1446 مغرب الثلاثاء 29 صفر 1446 الموافق ل 03 شتنبر 2024 ولم يرى الهلال وتم الإعلان عن عدم ثبوت رؤيته من كامل المملكة المغربية. وعليه ففاتح شهر ربيع الأول 1446 هو يوم الخميس 05 شتنبر 2024"
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. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Cuad Mhmod from جدة City in جدة 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. Cuad Mhmod said: "لقد تحريت هلال بكل وسائل سواء العين المجردة و الأجهزة ولكن وضع هلال كان اليوم حرج وغيوم غطت الأفق قبل ساعة من غروب الشمس وغربت شمس قبل عشر دقائق من غروب محسوب ولم تتم رؤية هلال هذا اليوم"
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Cuad Mhmod from جدة City in جدة 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Cuad Mhmod said: "يرجى ملاحظة أن راصد لم يبدأ رصد بعد وملاحظة أخرى أن المملكة العربية السعودية ستبدأ شهر يوم الاربعاء الموافق 04 سبتمبر/2024 ميلاي وهذا ليس بسبب رؤية هلال في وضح النهار السبب هو أن السعودية بدأت شهر صفر يوم الاثنين يعني أمس كان في المملكة العربية السعودية 29 من شهر وحسابات الفلكية أدلت أن رؤية هلال مستحيلة يوم الاثنين وهذا يعني أن السعودية قد أكملت 30 يوم من شهر صفر ربيع الاول سيبدأ غدا"
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon from معرة مصرين City in إدلب 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
Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon said: "مع أرقام الهلال الحرجة غطت السحب الأفق الغربي من مدينة إدلب وتعذرت الرؤية "
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "The sky where the moon was supposed to be after sunset was completely cloudy in Bolton. This was an attempt to sight the crescent moon for Rabi al-Awwal 1446 (September 3, 2024). I tried capturing the moon this morning using a telescope from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM but had no luck. Although we had some sunshine but the sky was not crystal clear, which was causing the problem in collecting the DATA required and hence I could not attempt how it was supposed to be. "
Wed 04 September 2024
Algeria
1 . 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 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: "بسبب تراكم الغبار و الأتربة و السحب في الأفق الغربي لم يتمكن النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية الهلال رغم ظهور كوكب الزهرة الذي يرتفع بخمس درجات عن موقع الهلال. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in إليزي 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. Amara GUERRAH said: "رغم وجود بعض السحب في الأفق الغربي إلا انه تم رصد هلال شهر ربيع الأنوار في ليلته الأولى من سماء إليزي . اللهم أهله علينا باليمن والإيمان والسلم والسلام ربنا وربك الله"
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 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. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Reporting Time, 19:07 By the will of Almighty Allah, the crescent of Saiyid Al-Shuhoor "Rabee Al-Awwal" Shareef has been seen by naked eyes by the locals of Cox's Bazaar, Chittagong, and Shitakunda (districts of Bangladesh). Eid Mubaarak. Saiyidul A'yaad Mubaarak. ♥️♥️♥️ الليلة عندكم عيد، يا احبابى.. ♥️♥️♥️ مولد رسول الله ﷺ، خير البريه.. ♥️♥️♥️ The night is Eid for you, o' lovers. ♥️♥️♥️ The birthday of the Rasool of Allah, the best of the creation. ♥️♥️صلى الله عليه و على آله و اصحابه و سلم♥️♥️ Therefore tomorrow (September 5) is the 1st day of the sacred month in Bangladesh. ☪️ AND SEPTEMBER 16 IS THE HOLIEST DAY 🕋'12TH RABEE AL-AWAAL SHAREEF'. 🕋"
India
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mohd Adnan from Delhi City in Delhi 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
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
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "I captured this crescent moon from the Songgolangit Observatory, Ponorogo"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "The crescent was captured by the Ibnu Syatir Observatory teams of "Al-Islam" Islamic Boarding School, Joresan Mlarak Ponorogo Indonesia"
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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. 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: Wedensday , 09/04/2024 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: 18:12 Apparent Moonset: 18:54 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 18:35, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Hossein Janghorbani at 18:36 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Zohreh Karimpoor 2.Soheyla Eslami 3.Reyhaneh Dadvand 4.Nazanin Piroozmandan 5.Nafas Shojae 6.Maryam Shahcheraghi 7.Shideh Pooya 8.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 9.Narjes Zare 10.Ziba Hafar 11.Eng.Sayed Mostafa Tabibian 12.Eng.Majid Zare 13.Milad Eslami 14.Mahan Eslami 15.Ahmad Nasirian 16.Hossein Janghorbani 17.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani from بغداد الجديدة City in بغداد 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تمت رؤية هلال شهر ربيع الاول بالمنظار وكذلك بالعين المجردة رغم ارتفاع الهلال المنخفض.. والحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على سيدنا محمد وعلى اله وصحبه "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from عمان City in العاصمة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from العالوك City in الزرقاء State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Prof. Hadi Jaafar from Beirut City in Beirut 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory, Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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
Morocco
1 . 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بعدستي صور لهلال ربيع الأول 1446 هـ مساء الأربعاء 04 شتنبر 2024 الموافق لـ 30 صفر الخير 1446 هـ"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from المحمدية City in المحمدية 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Cuad Mhmod from جدة City in جدة 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Cuad Mhmod said: "تم تحري هلال شهر ربيع الاول اليوم ايضا لكن حالة جوية في الأفق الغربية كان غيوم وضباب نوع ما ريت هلال بواسطة التسكوب وايضا تم تصوير هلال ولكن لم تتم رؤية هلال بواسطة المنظار أو العين المجردة بسبب حالة الأفق الغربية لو كان جو صافي لاريت هلال بالعين المجردة"
United Arab Emirates
1 . 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York (Elvington) City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The three of us (I, Imad Ahmed and Asad Qureshi) came to the Elvington Airfield location, well before sunset but as it was cloudy without any gaps (near the western horizon), so the moon was not seen. Br Imad Ahmed also did a NCS live stream report, MashaAllah."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Girvan City in Scotland 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "I traveled nearly 340 kilometers to this location to test the visibility, and the weather was favorable. I was able to capture an image of the crescent using an astro camera at 6:30 PM, about an hour and a half before sunset. Although I tracked it until moonset, I was unable to see the crescent with the naked eye or through optical aids."
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 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: "In the afternoon, at 2:20 pm EDT, using a pair of binoculars (7 x 50, I was able to see the crescent in a partly cloudy sky. The crescent's horns were approximately at 1:00 and 4:00 o'clock (1:00;2:30;4:00). For a short period, I tried sighting it with naked eye with no success. Venus was also seen through the binoculars. Later in the evening, I arrived at my sighting location prior to sunset (sunset: 7:41 pm). The western horizon was mostly cloudy and hazy. Assessing the sighting possibility, I decided to change my location a bit to the north. I arrived at the second location at 8:01 pm. Using the pair of binoculars, I looked for the crescent in the small openings where I expected the moon to be based on the Stellarium software. My first binocular sighting was at 8:16 pm followed by naked eye sighting (with difficulty) at 8:19 pm. At no time I could see the entire crescent, however. Therefore, I could not determine the exact horns' positions. At 8:24 pm, I no longer could see the moon even through the binoculars as it disappeared under the clouds hugging the lower part of the horizon (moonset: 8:29 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 04 September 2024
1 . Bahrain
2 . Egypt
3 . Iraq
4 . Kuwait
5 . Palestine
6 . Qatar
7 . Saudi Arabia
8 . Syria
9 . Tunisia
10 . United Arab Emirates
Thu 05 September 2024
1 . Algeria
2 . Bangladesh
3 . India
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Jordan
7 . Morocco
8 . Oman
9 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 03 September 2024) at 01:55 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Tuesday 03 September 2024) and (Monday 2 September 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.
Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 01 September 2024
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح City in الوادي 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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. Ahmad Junaidi said: "Early this morning, under the peaceful skies of a rice field near "Songgolangit Observatory" in Ponorogo, I embarked on observing the crescent marking the 27th of Rabiul Awal 1446. The air was fresh and still, with a slight moisture from the surrounding fields enhancing the serenity of the moment. As dawn gradually illuminated the eastern horizon, the faint but distinct crescent appeared, low and delicate, signaling the 27th day of this lunar month. Alhamdulillah, with precision and patience, I successfully captured the crescent alongside a special celestial visitor: Comet C/2023 A3. The comet, gracefully positioned to the right of the crescent, added a rare beauty to the scene, its dim glow contrasting with the sharp clarity of the crescent. This was a profound moment, connecting traditional Islamic lunar observation with the wonders of the cosmos, all in the early hours of a quiet morning."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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. from عسير City in أبها 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
Mon 02 September 2024
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in إليزي 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. Amara GUERRAH said: "تعذر علينا رؤية الهلال بسبب وجود بعض السحب الخفيفة في الافق الشرقي "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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: "تعذرت رؤية هلال اليوم الإثنين 28 صفر 1446 الموافق لـ 2 سبتمبر 2024 بسبب تراكم الغبار و السحب في الأفق الشرقي. "
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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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
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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
