Visibility of Rajab Crescent 1442 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 11 February 2021) at 19:06 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 11 February 2021) and (Friday 12 February 2021) 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 13 February 2021 and in the Western Region will be on Saturday 13 February 2021. 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
Fri 12 February 2021
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah from حاسي بحبح City in الجلفة 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. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah said: "تم رؤية هلال رجب بصعوبة كبيرة بالعين المجردة ثم التوثيق بالصور اللهم اهله علينا بالخير والبركات "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله تمكن أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر رجب 1442 باستخدام المنظار في المرة الأولى ثم ثبتت الرؤية بالعين المجردة، نسأل الله أن يهله علينا بالأمن و الأمان والسلامة و الإسلام."
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in NSW 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 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.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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر رجب من بعد غروب الشمس في مساء هذا اليوم الجمعة 12 فبراير 2021 في تمام الساعة (05:38) مساء مع تواجد سحب في الصورة."
2 . 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "تم رصد قمر شهر رجب في صباح هذا اليوم الجمعة 12 فبراير في تمام الساعة 08:48) صباحا وفي وقت المساء وقبل غروب الشمس في تمام الساعة (05:14) مساء."
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Hamed from الجيزة City in الجيزة 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in Sumatera Utara 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
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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Bismillaah... The new crescent of Rajab 1442 AH was not seen from Assalaam Observatory and MAN 1 Surakarta, Central Java Indonesia on Friday, 12 February 2021 because the sky was rainy. The new crescent was sighted by telescope from Pelabuhanratu West Java Indonesia. Tje 1st of Rajab 1442 AH will start on Saturday, 13 February 2021. Alhamdulillaah..."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . 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 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
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Rajab 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: Friday, 12/02/2021 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: One set of 20*90 binocular, One set of 30*60 binocular - Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 17:34 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 20*90 binoculars by Ali Janghorbani at 18:04,and by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 18:10 and by 15*70 binoculars by Reza Janghorbani at 18:11 and by 30*60 binoculars by Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal and Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal at 18:12 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Observers: 1.Abdol Reza Gholami 2.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 3.Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 4.Meysam Salek 5.Sepehr Hafar 6.Mohammad Ali Kazemi 7.Gholam Reza Taki8.Mohammad Mahdi Mojahedi 9.Mohammad Reza Talebpoor 10.Mohammad Mahdi Teymoorian 11.Mohsen Abafat 12.Mohammad Mahdi Heydari 13.Hamid Reza Heydari 14.Mahmood Sayadi 15.Mr Moslehi 16.Ahmad Sabzevari 17.Hasan Mohseni 18.Mohammad Dadfar 19.Sepehr Dadfar 20.Ahmad Rahmati 21.Mr Payan 22.Hossein Janghorbani 23.Ali Janghorbani 24.Reza Janghorbani 25.Raha Taki 26.Mobin Mohammadrezaee 27.Niloofar Abafat 28.Marzieh Shojaee 29.Masoomeh Hafar 30.Ziba Hafar 31.Sara Hafar 32.Maryam Shahcheraghi 33.Ameneh Poorsharif 34.Maryam Nikeghbal 35.Elaheh Bahmanyar 36.Negar Gheshlaghireesi 37.Tayebeh Rahmani 38.Azin Talebpoor 39.Elham Haddad 40.Saeera Aghakhani 41.Ala Farzaneh 42.Nahid Farzaneh 43.Leyla Eslami 44.Saba Taki 45.Roya Taheripoor 46.Zahra Hariri 47.Zahra eezadban 48.Taha Mirzaee 49.Zahra Shabani 50.Negar Sayadi 51.Fatemeh Akbarian 52.Parvin Nikeghbal 53.Akramsadat Mirmohammadi 54.Shahnaz Taherpoor 55.Azamsadat Mirtalaee 56.Safieh Shadmand 57.Mahboobeh Derakhshesh 58.Maryam Hekmati 59.Tayebeh Maheri 60.Fatemeh Rahimi 61.Fakhrolmolook Rabbani 62.Parivash Saleh 63.Zahra Heydarpoor 64.Zahra Fallahi "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء 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. Mooad Shaqour said: "تمت محاولة تحري هلال رجب يوم الجمعة 12/02/2021 في مدينة الزرقاء في الأردن، لم تكن هناك غيوم لكن كان الأفق مغبرا بسبب الضبخان والرطوبة وبقية العوامل التي تؤثر في الصفاء الجوي،ولذلك لم نرَ الهلال."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan 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
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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم قمنا بحمد الله بعد مغرب اليوم الجمعة 29 جمادى الأخرة 1442 هـ الموافق لـ 12 فبراير 2021 م بمراقبة هلال رجب الفرد من مدينة طنجة فتم رؤية الهلال بحمد الله أهله الله علينا وعليكم بالخير واليمن والبركات. على كل الأصدقاء وعلى الأمة الإسلامية جمعاء. اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ علَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ والإِيمَانِ ، وَالسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ ، رَبِّي ورَبُّكَ اللَّه ، هِلالُ رُشْدٍ وخَيْرٍ."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from أملج City in أملج State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Aljahni said: "تكديس 60 فريم التصوير قبل غروب الشمس بدقيقتين "
3 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from madina City in Sewerqia 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi 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
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia 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: "I arrived at my sighting location around sunset (sunset 5:59 pm EST). The sky was overcast and thus there was no way to sight the crescent. I left the area shortly (moonset: 6:58 pm)."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from لورنس Lawrence City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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
Sat 13 February 2021
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Adnan Shaemak from الصدر City in بغداد State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Kherallah from الصدر 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "بالنسبة لهلال رجب لم يكن ممكنا رؤيته في شمال المغرب ووسطه بينما كانت ممكنة في أقاليمنا الجنوبية وقد تمكن أصدقاؤنا الراصدين في مدينة الداخلة من رؤيته وتصويره. تجدون رفقة هذا التقرير صورة لراصد فلكي صغير يصر على مرافقتي لرصد الهلال وهو عبود العلمي. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
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 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: "It was partly sunny during the day with spells of sunshine in York today (13/2/2021) but became totally cloudy after sunset (and freezing temperature below 0 degrees too). Unfortunately, it appears the weather forecast for most of the UK was the same!"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sat 13 February 2021
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Morocco
9 . Oman
10 . Palestine
11 . Qatar
12 . Saudi Arabia
13 . Turkey
14 . United Arab Emirates
15 . United Kingdom
16 . United States
Sun 14 February 2021
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 11 February 2021) at 19:06 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 11 February 2021) and (Wedensday 10 February 2021) 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 10 February 2021
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Ariff Mohammad Tajuddin from Semenyih City in Selangor State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Thu 11 February 2021
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 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.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 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: "the crescent was recorded at 08:56am at 9d 24m of elongation and 28,8 days of age from "Gazetorium Songgolangit" Ponorogo."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi 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. Mohammad Odeh said: "The image of the crescent was taken remotely from Al Khatim Observatory in Abu Dhabi desert. "
