Visibility of Rabee' Al-Aakher Crescent 1442 AH
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 15 November 2020) at 05:07 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 15 November 2020) and (Monday 16 November 2020) 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 16 November 2020 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 16 November 2020. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 15 November 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لم يتمكن أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر ربيع الآخر نظرا لتراكم السحب خاصة في الأفق الغربي."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Merouane Ali Khoudja from المدية City in المدية 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. Merouane Ali Khoudja said: "تم التنقل رفقة أعضاء نادي الزرقالة لعلم الفلك بالمدية - الجزائر إلى أعالي الولاية لكن لم تتم رؤية الهلال لا بالمنظار ولابالعين المجرة، ربما لتواجد بعض الغيوم على مستوى الأفق بالضبط في مكان غروب الشمس. "
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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. Samir Al-Busnavi said: "Top of the hill Žuč,Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hezegovina"
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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 Rabee' Al-Aakher 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, 11/15/2020 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 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 16:51 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Reza Janghorbani 2.Ali Janghorbani 3.Hossein Janghorbani "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "تلقت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر صورا تثبت بالملموس من الشمال الى الجنوب عدم ثبوت رؤية هلال ربيع الآخر"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة State mentioned that the sky was 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
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وبعد : قمنا مساء اليوم الأحد 29 ربيع الأول 1442 هـ الموافق لـ 15 نونبر 2020م بمراقبة هلال ربيع الآخر 1442 هـ فلم تتم رؤية الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا بالكاميرا ذات العدسة 70-300 mm "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
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
Mon 16 November 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Merouane Ali Khoudja from المدية City in المدية 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. Merouane Ali Khoudja said: "لم يتطلب الأمر لأعضاء نادي الزرقالة لعلم الفلك بمركز التسلية العلمية بالمدية، الكثير لرؤية هلال ربيع الأخير 1442 بالعين المجردة وبكل سهولة على غرار عملية الرصد يوم أمس. "
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "رصد نهاري لقمر شهر ربيع الآخر لهذا العام من أفق البحرين في تمام الساعة (08:59) صباحا."
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra State mentioned that the sky was totally 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. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "It was seen by members on our group Platform 1 and 2 which covers all the 16 regions in Ghana and reported on the Platforms. Press Statement from the group as in the below and attached...
STATEMENT OF THE HILAL WATCH, GHANA ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE FIRST DAYS OF THE ISLAMIC LUNAR MONTHS FOR THE YEAR 1442 H.
1st DAY OF RABI-THAANI 1442 H
1st Night of Rabi II, 1442 H (Monday November 16, 2020)
1st Day of Rabi II, 1442 H (Tuesday November 17, 2020)
The Hilal Watch of Ghana wishes to inform Ghanaian Muslims that Monday November 16, 2020 was counted as the 1st Night of Rabi-Thaani, 1442 H.
Reports received from our members on Platforms 1 & 2 (MOON ISSUES ONLY) represented in all the regions in Ghana indicated that, the New Crescent beginning Rabi-Thaani, 1442 H was seen in the evening of Monday November 16, 2020 ending Rabi Awwal 29 days.
Please keep watching the Moon each night and keep the records.
ABDUL-AZIZ ANYANG
(PRESENTER, MOON ISSUES ONLY, PLATFORM 1 & 2)
" Indonesia
1 . 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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Bismillaah... The new crescent of Rabiul Tsani 1442 was not sighted on Monday, Nopember 16, 2020 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. The sky was cloudy. The moon was captured by mr. Ismail Fahmi from Kupang NTT Indonesia. Alhamdulillaah..."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Rabee' Al-Aakher 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: Monday, 11/16/2020 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 7*50 binocular, One set of 30*60 binocular - Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy and partly cloudy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 16:52 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 17:03 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Reza Janghorbani and Hossein Janghorbani at 17:06 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.AbdolReza Gholami 2.Mostafa Rahmati 3.Daryoosh Janghorbani 4.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 5.MohammadSadra Nikeghbal 6.Reza Janghorbani 7.Ali Janghorbani 8.Hossein Janghorbani 9.Shahnaz Soroori 10.Zahra Parsania 11.Maryam Parsania 12.Masoomeh Hafar 13.Ziba Hafar 14.Nazanin Piroozmandan 15.Mahtab Shahri 16.Zahra Fallahi "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء 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. Mooad Shaqour said: "تم رصد وتصوير هلال 1 ربيع الثاني 1442 هـ بفضل الله من مدينة الزرقاء مغرب اليوم الأحد 16/11/2020، أخوكم معاذ شقّور."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from اربد City in اربد 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
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 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 مساء اليوم الإثنين 30 ربيع الأول 1442 هـ الموافق لـ 16 نونبر 2020 م بمراقبة هلال ربيع الآخر 1442 هـ فتم ثبوت رؤية الهلال وتم رصد الهلال ورؤيته بالعين المجردة وكذا تم تصويره بكاميرا كانون500D ذات عدسة 70-300 mm وعليه ففاتح شهر ربيع الآخر هو غدا الثلاثاء 17 نونبر 2020 كما نشر في الإعلان الرسمي أمس الأحد "
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from كاتماندو City in باغمتي 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
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 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salman AlAhmed from الأحساء City in الهفوف 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
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 clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "الراصدون: م. إبراهيم غنيمات، م. أسامة غنام، م. أنس محمد، م. رامي الخطيب."
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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: "Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I sighted the crescent at 1:39 pm EST. I tried to see the moon with naked eye with no success. It was clear but hazy. Later today, I sighted the moon with naked eye. I arrived at my sighting location at 5:01 pm. The western horizon was clear and hazy. Using the same pair of binoculars, I started scanning the horizon. My first binocular sighting was at 5:03 pm followed by naked eye sighting at 5:05 pm (sunset: 5:12 pm). The horns were approximately at 2:00 and 7:00 O'clock (2:00;4:30;7:00). Soon, I left for other places to take pictures. I left my last sighting location at 6:21 pm while the moon was about to set (moonset: 6:34 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Mon 16 November 2020
1 . Bahrain
2 . Egypt
3 . Indonesia
4 . Jordan
5 . Saudi Arabia
6 . United Arab Emirates
Tue 17 November 2020
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Ghana
3 . Iran
4 . Morocco
5 . Nepal
6 . Oman
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 15 November 2020) at 05:07 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 15 November 2020) and (Saturday 14 November 2020) 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.
Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 14 November 2020
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 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from إربد City in إربد 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
Dr. Anas Sawallha said: "تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بسهوله. وجود الغيوم حال دون استرار الرصد لمده اكبر."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mooad Shaqour said: "الهلال المتناقص لشهر ربيع الأول فجر ٢٨ ربيع الأول ١٤٤٢ هـ الموافق ليوم السبت ١٤ نوفمبر ٢٠٢٠، تم الرصد والرؤية من مدينة الزرقاء، كان واضحا جهة الشرق وتمت رؤيته بالعين المجردة ثم تصويره باستخدام كاميرا نيكون P900، معاذ شقّور. "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Jasin City in Malacca 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
2 . 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 not sought 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 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
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 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: "This morning, using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I sighted the waning crescent at about 6:21 am EST (moonrise: 6:06). It was partly cloudy and somewhat hazy. Unfortunately, I could not the crescent with naked eye. At about 6:37, I could no longer see it even with the binoculars (sunrise: 7:01). Although, I took several pictures, they did not come out right. Moon was very thin with its horns at about 5:00 and 7:30 (5:00;6:00;7:30)."
