Visibility of Rajab Crescent 1444 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 (Saturday 21 January 2023) at 20:53 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Saturday 21 January 2023) and (Sunday 22 January 2023) 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 Monday 23 January 2023 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 23 January 2023. 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
Sun 22 January 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "أجواء باردة ومثلجة حالت دون رؤية هلال شهر رجب 1444 هـ"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from كدية الشوف - القرارة City in غرداية 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. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، سيدنا محمد وعلى آله و صحبه ومن والاه، شهد لدينا الأخ مجاهد خير الدين من بلدة القرارة ولاية غرداية عن رؤيته لهلال رجب ١٤٤٤ من منطقة كدية الشوف وفي الجهة التي دلّت عليها حسابات برنامج المواقيت الدقيقة وبرنامج stellarium، وتمت المشاهدة مباشرة بالعين المجردة بعد الاستدلال بكوكب الزهرة وبالقياسات اليدوية التقريبية دون الاستعانة بأي آلة، و كان بالجو في تلك البلدة ضباب (أو غبار) نوعا ما، خاصة عند الشريط المحاذي للأفق الذي كان رماديا داكن اللون، و تلاه من فوق نطاق أصفر فيه شوهد الهلال، ثم تلاه فوقه نطاق فاتح اللون قبل السماء الزرقاء التي فيها شوهد كوكب الزهرة، وبما أن الأخ غير متمرس في رؤية الأهلة لم يسجل الأوقات فسأحاول حصرها اعتمادا على أول إخبار بالمشاهدة ثم استجوابي له عند لقائه: - وصل هو وشخص آخر إلى الموقع للحظات بعد غروب الشمس، - بحث الراصدان عن دليلهما (كوكب الزهرة) بالاستعانة ببرنامج لعلمهما المسبق بأن الهلال سيكون مباشرة تحت الكوكب بحوالي ١٢ درجة، فتمكن الأخ من رؤيتها ثم رآها رفيقه، - وقد شاهد الأخ مع الزهرة نجما آخر أعلى منها وعلى يمينها لم أتمكن من تحديده، - بحث الأخ عن الهلال تحت الزهرة بمقدار يد مضمومة الأصابع مع مد الذراع فرآه لأول مرة بعد حولي٣ دقائق من مشاهدته كوكب الزهرة وقدّرت أنذلك كان حوالي الساعة ١٨:٤٠ بالتوقيت المحلي، - استمرت مشاهدة الهلال والتحقق منه لحوالي دقيقة كاملة تخللها انقطاع طفيف، ولم يتمكن رفيقه ولا أحدا فيما بلغنا من الولاية من رؤيته بالعين المجردة، - كان الهلال ذا لون أبيض في السماء الصفراء وكان يشير بقرنيه إلى الساعة ٢ و الساعة ٧، - بعد حوالي دقيقة من المشاهدة لم يتمكن بعدها الأخ الراصد من رؤيته مجددا. تعليقي: أ- سألت هذا الأخ عند لقائي به هل هو ممن يرى النجوم نهارا فنفى ذلك. ب- أجدد ندائي لهواة رصد الأهلة بالعين المجردة من بلدان غرب ليبيا تونس الجزائر والمغرب: رجاء أن يضيفوا في تقاريرهم ٣ معلومات: ١- هل استعانوا ببرنامج لتحديد موقع الهلال أم لا؟ و ما هو؟ ٢- كم دقيقة بعد غروب الشمس الظاهري تمت أول رؤية للهلال بالعين المجردة؟ (نود فتح المجال لمسابقة جهوية بيننا مع مراعات اختلاف المطالع طبعا) ٣- في حال تمت الرؤية بالعين المجردة و بالآلة نرجو فقط التحديد: هل الرؤية بالعين المجردة تمت دون آلة أو بعد الاستعانة بالآلة؟ ج- شكرا جزيلا للمشاركين. "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله و كفى و الصلاة و السلام على النبي المصطفى تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة من طرف صديق من الثقاة مع إمام مسجدهم و مجموعة من الحضور في منطقة قريبة من إليزي جنوب الجزائر."
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 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
Canada
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Elzohbi from Calgary City in AB State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Hamed from الجيزة City in الجيزة 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
Gambia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yusuf sajo Marega from SUKUTA SABIJI City in SEREKUNDA 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
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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Its a bad and cloudy day in Medan City, its raining from yesterday until morning, but no clear sky after rain in the evening."
2 . 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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rajab 1444 AH was not sighted on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The west sky was cloudy."
Iran
1 . 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 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. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi said: "شاهدت کوکب زحل المنظار وکوکب زهرة بالعین المجردة"
2 . 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 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 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: Sunday , 01/22/2023 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 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 2.Reza Janghorbani 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Hossein Janghorbani 5.Masoomeh Hafar 6.Ziba Hafar 7.Fatemeh Tavakoli 8.Narjes Zare 9.Beh Yade Shadravan banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 not sought 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
Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani said: "لم تتحقق رؤية هلال شهر رجب بواسطة التلسكوب فضلا عن الرؤية بالعين المجردة وذلك بسبب ضعف المعطيات الفلكية للهلال وقلة القسم المنار منه عن أقل حد قابل للرصد "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from Irbid City in Irbid 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
Kenya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Alhaidary from ملندي City in كليفي 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
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة 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. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "كانت الرؤية مستفيضة فى البلد. واعلنت اللجنة الوطنية للاهلة أن البداية الرسمية لرجب هي يوم الاثنين 23/01/223"
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم قمت مساء اليوم برصد هلال شهر رجب الفرد 1444هـ من مدينة طنجة حيث تك توثيق الهلال بالصور عن طريق الكاميرا والهلال لم أستطع رؤيته بشكل جيد بسبب أنه اختفى بسرعة خلف البنايات المرتفعة ولم يكن هناك وقت كافي لرؤيته بالعين المجردة . علما أنه تم رؤيته بالعين المجردة من العديد من الراصدين في منطقة وسط المغرب وجنوبه "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Kaduna City in Kaduna 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. Simwal Jibril said: "I am currently out of the country but I received reports from other members of moonsighting committee and it wasn’t sighted in Kaduna. But we received positive sighting reports from Abeokuta, Dutse and Bauchi, the Sultan will declare Monday as the first day of Rajab."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Anas Hammouri said: "تمت رؤية هلال شهر رجب بعد غروب شمس يوم الأحد من قبل راصد فلكي معتمد لدى دار الإفتاء الفلسطينية شرق مدينة القدس عبر التلسكوب، وشهد على ذلك أمام فضيلة مفتي القدس والديار الفلسطينية."
2 . 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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from Dhahran City in Eastern 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
Eng. Ahmed El Morsy said: "Sky was clear except west direction, dust was exceptionally low. Venus and then Saturn was seen shortly after Sunset."
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: " لم أتمكن من رؤية هلال شهر الله الحرام رجب 1444 بسبب تراكم السحب في الأفق الغربي رغم صفاء الغلاف الجوي وعدم وجود الرطوبة."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat from نزوى City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat said: "تمت رؤية الهلال من خلال التلسكوب بصعوبة الساعة 18:21 .. وتم تصوير الهلال باستخدام كاميرا CCD"
3 . 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
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "لقد تمكنت من رؤية هلال أول شهر رجب من خلال المرقب بعد غروب الشمس بحوالي خمس عشرة دقيقة تقريبا، ولم أتمكن من رؤيته من خلال المنظار. الصور المرفقة واحدة من غير تعديل والثانية والثالثة بعد بعض التعديل لتوضيح مكان الهلال"
4 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.09"
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 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. Qamar Uddin said: "Most of the sky was totally cloudy with a clear patch of sky near sunset position, but the moon was not seen. We hope to see it tomorrow, InshaAllah."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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: "This evening (Sunday, January 22, 2023), the crescent moon was not seen in Blacksburg, VA. The sky was completely covered by clouds. However, the crescent was sighted in Orlando, Florida and Houston, Texas (seen at 6:18 CST). The two crescent pictures are from the latter location sent by brother Mohammad H."
Mon 23 January 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
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 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I reached the Hilal sighting location about half an hour before sunset (directly from work) and Br Mohammad Zafeer Musa from York University joined me soon afterwards. The sky was partly cloudy but the sunset location was seen. We saw the Rajab Hilal about 10 mins before sunset with 20x80 binoculars (as both of us wear glasses) and about 10 mins later (after sunset) we saw the Hilal by the naked eye (and recited the dua), Alhamdulillah. We prayed Maghrib in Jamat and continued to see the Hilal for another half an hour before it went behind a bank of clouds. Today (23/1/2023) is the 1st day’s moon for the UK according to the rules of Shariah as it was not seen anywhere in the UK on the day before (22/1/2023)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Mon 23 January 2023
1 . Algeria
2 . Egypt
3 . Gambia
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Mauritania
7 . Morocco
8 . Nigeria
9 . Palestine
10 . Tunisia
11 . United Arab Emirates
Tue 24 January 2023
1 . Kenya
2 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 21 January 2023) at 20:53 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Saturday 21 January 2023) and (Friday 20 January 2023) 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
Fri 20 January 2023
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 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 Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from الإمارات العربية المتحدة City in دبي 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
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "On Friday morning, using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I sighted the waning crescent at 7:26 EST (sunrise, 7:33). The horizon was partly cloudy; if not because of the clouds, I could have seen the crescent earlier. Since the time of sighting was very close to sunrise, I could not see the crescent by naked-eye, for the short time I tried."
Sat 21 January 2023
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 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 Jumadal Akhiroh 1444 AH was not seen from Rowasiya Observatory on Saturday, January 21, 2023. The sky was totally cloudy."
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 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Not 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 sought 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not 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 sought 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
