Visibility of Rajab Crescent 1446 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 (Monday 30 December 2024) at 22:27 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 30 December 2024) and (Tuesday 31 December 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 01 January 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Wedensday 01 January 2025. 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
Tue 31 December 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 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لم نتمكن من رؤية هلال شهر رجب بسبب تراكم السحب في الأفق الغربي "
2 . 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 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. Amara GUERRAH said: "زيادة على معطياته الحرجة تعذر علينا رصد هلال شهر رجب لوجود بعض العوالق التربية وسحب خفيفة "
Cameroon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdoul Karimi Fatihi from Douala City in Littoral 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "The crescent is very low in the sky for my northern latitude and will set with the sun today, so i had to attempt daytime observation. The sky conditions were very good, so the imaging system showed the crescent easily. By spending much more time i could also capture the earthshine with the same approach, despite using a very simple optics."
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rajab 1446 AH was not seen on Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory at Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia, the sky was rainy."
2 . 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
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God 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: Tuesday, 12/31/2024 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: partly cloudy Horizon obstacles: about 1° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Reza Janghorbani 2.Hossein Janghorbani 3.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan from زوارة City in طرابلس 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from Tanger City in Tanger 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Abdelhadi Akarandou from الداخلة City in وادي الذهب 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. Abdelhadi Akarandou said: "تعذرت رؤية هلال رجب بالعين المجردة من مدينة الداخلة جنوب المغرب ولكن بعد تفقد الصور التي أخذتها للأفق الغربي ومقارنتها مع المكان المتوقع للهلال يظهر لي أن الهلال هو الموجود في البقعة الحمراء"
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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASAN AHMED HASAN from جدة City in جدة 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
Mr. HASAN AHMED HASAN said: "لقد قمت اليوم محاولة رؤية هلال ولقد تحريت هلال بالعين المجردة فقط و لم يرى هلال الدي كان بحاجة السماء صافية جدا و استخدام بالعين مسلحة"
Turkey
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Tugrul Cekirdek from Sakarya City in Serdivan 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO 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 Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "31 Dec 2024, Tuesday ❌ Binoculars: Negative ❌ Naked Eyes: Negative - The sky was completely cloudy, rainin - Observations by Juned Patel from Bolton, UK - Age: 17:06:12 Illumination: 0.7% Moon's Alt at Sunset: -0.70"
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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 5:19 pm EST (sunset: 5:08 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy. Using a pair of binoculars (10x50), I started looking for the crescent moon in the openings where the moon supposed to be. At one point, I decided to change location to a nearby site with a better horizon view. My efforts was not fruitful, however (moonset: 5:47 pm)."
Wed 01 January 2025
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirana City in Albania 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
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "بفضل الله تم رصد هلال شهر رجب في ليلته الثانية حسب تقويم بلادنا وأغلب الدول قبل ثلاث دقائق من غروب الشمس بالعين المجردة. اللهم أهله علينا باليمن والإيمان والسلم والسلام ربنا وربك الله ."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لليلة الثانية على التوالي، و بسبب سوء الأحوال الجوية، و تراكم السحب في الأفق الغربي، لم يتمكن النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر رجب. "
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 superb, 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: "لم يتم رصد قمر شهر رجب لمساء يوم امس الثلاثاء 31 ديسمبر 2024 بسبب سوء الاحوال الجوية. رصد قمر شهر رجب الأصب مع مطلع العام الميلادي الجديد 2025 https://youtu.be/vrrhjTil7uA"
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 very 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. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على رسوله الكريم ﷺ والحمد لله رب العالمين. By the will of Almighty Allah, the waxing crescent i.e. the crescent of the month of Rajab has been seen by naked eyes by the locals from Khagrachari, Bandarban, Pabna, Kushtia and many more districts of Bangladesh. Therefore tomorrow Jan 2 is the 1st day of Rajab ul Haram Shareef in Bangladesh."
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from مصر City in مصر 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The wide crescent was easy to see after sunset in good weather conditions."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Komlo City in Baranya 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
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 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: "The new crescent of Rajab 1446 AH was not sighted on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory at Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 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
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Italy
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. محمدمهدی ناصری from Milan City in Lombardyy 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
Mr. محمدمهدی ناصری said: "T.O.A.C.IR
Tahour Observatory & Astronomy Club
Milan Italy
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In the name of God
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Mohammad Mahdi Naseri Director of the Tahour Astronomy Club and Head of the Crescent Moon Sighting Team Reports on the sighting of the crescent of Rajab 1446 AH. Observations: Due to the cloudy weather, the crescent was not seen.
Observation information:
Date of observation: Wednesday, 30 Jumada al-Thani 1446, corresponding to 12 Di’ 1403, corresponding to 1 January 2025
Observation location: "Monte Stella" hill located in the northwest of the "QT8" area of Milan, Italy.
Location of the observation site;
Latitude: Latitude 45°29 N .
Longitude 9° 9 E.
Elevation above sea level: 167 meters.
Time zone: +1
Weather conditions: Completely cloudy sky
Visibility about 16 km.
Wind speed 5 km/h.
Air temperature 4 degrees above zero.
Due to the amount of clouds, we were unable to observe the crescent moon.
Equipment:
A set of Chelsteron 25x100 binoculars
A set of 20x50 binoculars.
A set of 20x60 monoculars.
An advanced military compass.
A 5-watt green astronomical laser pointer.
A Canon 60d camera with 18-400 lens
A zwo244 astronomical CCD camera.
Thanks
Mohammad Mehdi Naseri
Director and head of Tahour Observatory
Milan, Italy
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2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Paolo Morini from Ravenna City in Italy State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, 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. Paolo Morini said: "The pictures has been taken with a 100-300 mm zoom telephoto lens."
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mooad Shaqour said: "تم رصد وتصوير هلال رجب 1446 يوم الأربعاء 1 يناير 2025، علما بأن اليوم هو 1 رجب في الأردن. معاذ شقّور"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from المقابلين City in عمان State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan from غريان City in جبل نفوسة 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. abdelghani Ben saridan said: "الهلال كبير وواضح"
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 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 Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from Tanger City in Tanger 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
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASAN AHMED HASAN from جدة City in جدة 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. HASAN AHMED HASAN said: "الحمدلله تم رؤية هلال شهر رجب حرام على رغم من جو الذي أصبح غائم قبل غروب الشمس بساعة لكن غيوم كان مرتفع مع علم لم أرى هلال امس بسبب وضعيته ضعيف بالعين المجردة و لدي كان بحاجة إلى أجهزة غروب الشمس ظاهري 17:46 غروب الشمس محسوب 17:52 غروب القمر ظاهري ----- غروب القمر محسوب 19:22 اول لحظة رؤية هلال عوامل عمر القمر السطحية واحد و أربعين ساعة و ثلاثة عشر دقيقة عمر القمر المركزي تسعة و ثلاثين ساعة و ثلاثة و خمسين دقيقة الإضاءة 3.31% سمت الشمس 247.94 سمت القمر 237.99 الارتفاع القمر 11 الاستطالة 21 وكما تم رؤية كوكب زهرة و كوكب زحل"
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 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
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 raining earlier today (1/1/2025) and cloudy after sunset so the moon was not seen. It appears most of the UK was cloudy too, but one or two places saw it through cloud breaks, Alhamdulillah."
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: "I arrived at my observation location at 4:58 PM EST, with sunset occurring at 5:09 PM. The western horizon was mostly cloudy and hazy. My first naked-eye sighting of the moon was at 5:39 PM, when the crescent appeared at approximately the 2:00 and 7:00 o'clock positions (2:00; 4:30; 7:00). I was able to glimpse the moon intermittently through the rapidly moving clearings until I left the observation site at 5:57 PM. On my way home, and even after arriving, I spotted the crescent again at 6:00 and 6:10 PM, with moonset occurring at 6:58 PM."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 01 January 2025
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iraq
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Lebanon
9 . Libya
10 . Malaysia
11 . Oman
12 . Palestine
13 . Qatar
14 . Saudi Arabia
15 . Sudan
16 . Syria
17 . Tunisia
18 . Turkey
19 . United Arab Emirates
20 . Yemen
Thu 02 January 2025
1 . Afghanistan
2 . Albania
3 . Bangladesh
4 . Cameroon
5 . Iran
6 . Mauritania
7 . Morocco
8 . Nepal
9 . Pakistan
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 30 December 2024) at 22:27 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 30 December 2024) and (Sunday 29 December 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.
Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 29 December 2024
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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
3 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تمت بعون الله رؤية هلال آخر شهر جمادى الآخرة من طرف النادي الفلكي بكوينين مع العلم أن هلال اليوم الأحد 29 ديسمبر هو هلال السابع و العشرين حسب تقويم الجزائر. "
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "I could easily see the wide crescent with binoculars in the clear and cold morning skies, before sunrise. It was very low and far to the right of the sunrise point. The crescent was also observed with cameras. "
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 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
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 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
Mon 30 December 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 superb, 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: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "نظرا لتني نسبة الإضاءة لم تتم رؤية الهلال "
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 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
