Visibility of Rajab Crescent 1437 AH
- When to Observe Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 07 April 2016) at 11:24 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 07 April 2016) and (Friday 8 April 2016) 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 Saturday 09 April 2016 and in the Western Region will be on Friday 08 April 2016. 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.
Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Thu 07 April 2016
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not 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
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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohamed Mogerby said: "السماء كثيفة بالغباء والضباب كثيف جدا"
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Observatory City in Muscat 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The western sky was cloudy the Sun was not seen several minutes before sunset. The Crescent was not sighted"
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from بريدة City in القصيم 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
Fri 08 April 2016
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Darwin City in Northern Territory 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: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from مدينة عيسى City in الجنوبية 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
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "تم رصد الهلال بصعوبة نسبيا بسبب الغيوم المتفرقة بالاضافة الى ملوثات الجوم من الغبار بطبقة خفيفة"
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 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
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Farid Fofana from Toulon City in Var State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The Daytime waxing of Rajab 1437 AH was sighted on Friday, 08 April 2016 approx 3 hours before sunset from Assalaam Observatory, The Modern Boarding School of Islam ASSALAAM, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. The observers were Mr. Wachid Ichsani, Mr. Darmawan Rhs, and Mr. Widi Adi N. This observation also supported by all members of CASA (Clyb Astronomy Santri Assalaam)."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rajab 1437 AH was not seen on Friday, 08 April 2016 from Assalaam Observatory, the Modern Boarding School of Islam ASSALAAM, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Surakarta Central Java Indonesia because the west horizon was cloudy and hazy. The new crescent was sighted by team of BMKG from several locations Ternate, Makassar, Manado, Ambon, Sulamu and Aceh."
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 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. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Rajab Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najmosepehr-Sadrolmonajemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Friday, 4/8/2016 Location: Red Crescent Association of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: two set of 15*70 binoculars , two set of 20*90 binoculars , one compass. Atmospheric condition: Rainy. Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen. Observers : 1-Dr. Mohammad Reza Aghaee 2- Mohammad Reza Elahian 3-Yoosef Ansaripoor 4- Mohsen Taheri 5- Amin Aghaee 6- Mohsen Ansaripoor 7- Hamid Reza Akbari 8-Hossein Janghorbani 9- Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 10- Javad Amiri 11- Mehdi Ghasemi 12-Ghasem Zamani 13- Reza Janghorbani14- Reza Moslehi 15- Abdolreza Gholami 16- Shahriar Gholami 17-Zahra Fallahi 18- Narges Shahnazari 19-Zohreh Karimpoor 20- Zahra Jamali 21-Fatemeh Tavakoli 22- Narjes Zare 23- Zinat Ghermezi 24-Roya Ghermezi 25-Mahsa Khaje 26- Nazanin Piroozmandan 27- Ziba hafar 28- Masoomeh Hafar 29- Zahra Farokhpoor 30- Mahmood Aliabedi "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan 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. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Rajab Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najmosepehr-Sadrolmonajemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Friday, 4/8/2016 Location: Red Crescent Association of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: two set of 15*70 binoculars , two set of 20*90 binoculars , one compass. Atmospheric condition: Rainy. Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen. Observers : 1-Dr. Mohammad Reza Aghaee 2- Mohammad Reza Elahian 3-Yoosef Ansaripoor 4- Mohsen Taheri 5- Amin Aghaee 6- Mohsen Ansaripoor 7- Hamid Reza Akbari 8-Hossein Janghorbani 9- Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 10- Javad Amiri 11- Mehdi Ghasemi 12-Ghasem Zamani 13- Reza Janghorbani14- Reza Moslehi 15- Abdolreza Gholami 16- Shahriar Gholami 17-Zahra Fallahi 18- Narges Shahnazari 19-Zohreh Karimpoor 20- Zahra Jamali 21-Fatemeh Tavakoli 22- Narjes Zare 23- Zinat Ghermezi 24-Roya Ghermezi 25-Mahsa Khaje 26- Nazanin Piroozmandan 27- Ziba hafar 28- Masoomeh Hafar 29- Zahra Farokhpoor 30- Mahmood Aliabedi "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou from تملالت City in مراكش 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
Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou said: "خرجت رفقت بنتي الصغيرتين آية و أسماء و ابني الصغير أمجد كي يستأنسوا برؤية الهلال و يلعبون في ذات الوقت كان الجو صافيا مع قليل من الرياح و لم يظهر الهلال مباشرة بعد آذان المغرب إلا بعد حوالي 15 دقيقة أو يزيد"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from المحمدية City in المحمدية 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
Netherlands
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Ben Abdassalaam from Rotterdam City in Zuid-Holland 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Usman El-Nafaty from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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
Dr. Usman El-Nafaty said: "This evening here in Bauchi city, Bauchi State Nigeria, The weather was quite cloudy due to advent of rainy season hence the crescent was not seen. However there were several reports of positive sighting from various locations in the country. May Allah (SWT) make Rajab, a blessed month for all of us. Amin"
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Boraydah City in al gasseem 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from ALMADINA City in ALMADINA 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
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "AOD 540NM= 0.2 I USED 742NM IR FILTER"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from Riyadh City in Riyadh 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
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "easily seen by naked eye. 70 km west of riyadh in the sudair area. Accordingt e Ummul Quraa calendar it was already the 1st of Rajab on the 8th of April 2016"
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Wahhab from colombo City in Western Province 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 Mr. Mohamed Irfhan Razick from Colombo City in Western 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. Mohamed Irfhan Razick said: "Alhamdulillah, sighted the crescent of Rajab1437 at Colombo,Sri Lanka myself along with Sheikh Fahim (Ihsani) at 06:46pm local time. "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from Karative City in Puttalam NW province 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. Abdul Rahman Razeen said: "Aalaikum. Sorry for the delay information.For the last 3 months i have been traveling far places for sighting and to regroup the sighting groups and the places. Today 8-4-2016AD=29-6-1437AH is the sighting day for the month of Rajab. The crescent was sighted in Kinniya, Jaffna, Karaitive, Colombo and Marudamunai. I was in Karaitive and the crescent was sighted by me and Moulavi Zaeem. The co-ordination of the location is Lat;8deg13' Lon:79deg48'. Sun set:6.21pm. Moon set:7.22pm. We sighted at 6.38pm at an alt:9 deg. The Oriean:4-8 o'clock. Hence it was decided to end the proceeding month 29day's and to start the month of Rajab on 9-4-2016 by the president C.G.M.H.C. M.Riyadh (Baari) along with A.C.J.U.and M.R.C.A."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Dubai City in Dubai 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "We were a group of 13 people (which included 9 members of York Astronomical Society) looking for the crescent moon of Rajab with naked-eye, binoculars and telescopes, but we were not able to sight the 32 hrs old moon, high in the sky, due to heavy clouds above the sunset position. However, we have received position sighting reports from South London."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muhammad Arshad Dar from Bolton City in Lancashire 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
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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "At the time of sunset, the western horizon was cloudy but eventually became partly cloudy. As I left the house a few minutes shy of 8:00 pm EDT in anticipation of sighting the crescent in the clearings appearing in the horizon, I sighted the crescent moon with naked eye (sunset: 7:50 pm). Six other adults sighted the moon, as well. The horns were at about 3:00 and 7:00 O'clock (3:00;5:00;7:00). I ended the session way before moonset (moonset: 9:30 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Fri 08 April 2016
1 . Egypt
2 . France
3 . Netherlands
Sat 09 April 2016
1 . Algeria
2 . Australia
3 . Bangladesh
4 . Indonesia
5 . Jordan
6 . Libya
7 . Morocco
8 . Nigeria
9 . Oman
10 . Saudi Arabia
11 . Sri Lanka
12 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 07 April 2016) at 11:24 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 07 April 2016) and (Wedensday 6 April 2016) 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.
Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 06 April 2016
Indonesia
1 . 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "the daytime waning crescent of Jumadal Akhirah 1437 AH was sighted by CCD on Wednesday 06 April 2016 after sunrise from Al-Buruj Observatory Kudus Central Java Indonesia by my friend Mr. Joko Prasetyo."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Muflih Arisa Adnan from Dhahran City in Eastern Province 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
Eng. Muflih Arisa Adnan said: "The old crescent could be seen clearly by eyes without any equipment. The crescent even could be captured using mobile phone camera. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from ahara south City in almadina State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "there was a moon venus conjunction at 7:43 UT SO CLEAR SKY RED FILTER 685 AOD 540 NM = 0.10"
