Visibility of Safar Crescent 1435 AH
- When to Observe Safar Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Safar Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Safar Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 03 December 2013) at 00:22 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 03 December 2013) and (Wednesday 04 December 2013) 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 Wednesday 04 December 2013 and in the Western Region will be on Wednesday 04 December 2013. 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.
Safar Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 03 December 2013
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdallah Ouragh from بريان City in غرداية State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa said: "06 persons were prensent in N'tissa station. Safar 1435 crescent was seen by binoculars (7*50) and telescope. The western horizon was superb. Verified sighting of the crescent-old 16 hours and 17 minutes is a great achievement for the club Ammi Said d'astronomy amateur. and it is One of the record at the club."
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "I tried a daytime observation around 1400 local time. The skies were blue enough, so the crescent could be detected with the imaging system at 7.6° elongation. Near sunrise the western horizon had many clouds and the crescent could just barely be imaged through the clouds with no chance to see it visually under these conditions."
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Shafar 1435 AH was NOT SEEN on Tuesday, 3 Dec 2013 from my location. The sky was totally cloudy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Alireza Mehrani said: "Location: Sofe Mount, Esfahan, Iran Latitude: 32° 35' 266.78" N Longitude: 51° 38' 14.36" E Elevation: 2080 meters from sea level Time zone: +3.5 Observer & photographer: Alireza Mehrani Date: Tuesday December 3, 2013 (Aza 12, 1392) Temperature: 18.6 C° Wind: 25.2 km/h Humidity: 14% Barometer: 842.2 mb Visibility: 10 km Topocentric and local time values from "Moon Calculator" (Refrac off): Crescent first observation through 15x80 binoculars: Time: 17:25 LT (13:55 UT) Moon Alt: 1° 04' 30" Sun Alt: - (6° 08' 02") Elongation: 7° 36' 26" Rel Azi: - (2° 26' 02") Moon Width: 0.15' Moon Phase: 0.56% Moon Age: 13h 33m after conjunction Crescent last observation through 15x80 binoculars: Time: 17:26 LT (13:56 UT) "
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 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: "Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God The report of observation of the Safar crescent on Tuesday 2013/12/3 from The Astronomy and Geophysics center of Shahreza and The crescent association of Shahreza . Reporter :JanghorbaniHossein (Najomosepehr) The Presenter of the crescent association of shahreza city and the Presenter of the red crescent Astronomy and Geophysics center with the Manager of Janghorbani Hossein on Tuesday afternoon 2013/12/3 went to the Naser Khan Ghashghaei castle in Ali Abad Jombozeh village on the Northwest of Shahreza for the observation of the Safar critical crescent (latitudinal: 32 10 N. Longitude: 51 37 E . The height from the sea level 1800 m . The time zone 3.5 ) that is following : The equipments : two sets of the binoculars 15*70 and Three Sets of binoculars 20*90 and one set of 20*80 binocular and one set of GPS and one set of compass. The atmospheric qualification: The presence of the dust and the diffuse cloud in the western horizon. The obstacles in the horizon : about 0.5 The false sunset of the sun: 16:46 Result : The crescent to result of presence of the dust and the diffuse cloud in the western horizon hasn't Seen. The names of the observers : 1-Hossein Janghorbani 2-Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 3-Javad Amiri 4-Morteza Ansari 5-Ali Janghorbani 6-Saeed Toghraee 7-Narjes Zare 8-Tayebeh Shafiee 9-Ghasem Zamani 10-Mohammad Mehdi Ramezani 11-Davoud Javeri 12-Talat Taheri 13-Ziba Hafar 14-Roya Ghermezi 15-Zinat Ghermezi 16-Zahra Sahba 17-Arezo Tabibian 18-Razieh Aligholi 19-Zahra Farokhpuor 20-Mahsa Khajeh 21-Saghar Sahba 22-Saba Sahba 23-Roshanak Sahba 24-Zahra Fallahi 25-Mahbobeh Zamani 26-Batol Zamani 27-Fatemeh Ramazani"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami from bojnord City in Khorasan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in حي الأندلس 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in اجدابيا 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
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Observatory City in Muscat 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
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The sky was slightly hazy/clear with clouds at horizon. The crescent was sighted using CCD/Telescope combination."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from لBoraydah City in AlGasseem State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from شقراء City in الرياض 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "تمت رؤية الهلال باستخدام السي سي دي كاميرا من قبل الراصد الفلكي إبراهيم العليان من مدينة شقراء 200 كم شمال الرياض"
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Tpwn City in Western Cape Province 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Spain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Yasin Puertas from Melilla City in Melilla 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
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Nular Bary from Borella City in Colombo 00800 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. Nular Bary said: "Today 29th Muharram 1435H(3/12/3013) evening the Colombo western sky was patchy but the horizon was little clear still our Colombo Grand Mosque Hilaal Committee didn't receive any positive naked eye sighting of Safar Hilaal from any part of the Island till 7;10PM. our Sunset was at 5;54PM.the moon was setting at 6;22PM. and the age of the moon was 12h.2m. Hence The Colombo Grand Mosque Hilaal committee President Mowlavi Riyal concluded the meeting witch was assembled at the C.G.M. declaring unanimously to complete the month of Muharram with 30days and start the month of Safar 1435H. on Thursday 5th.December 2013 In Sha Allah. "
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from Malton City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "On Tuesday, 3 December 2013 (29 Muharram 1435 AH) many people from throughout UK have attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Safar after sunset. None of the groups were able to sight the Hilal, as most places had cloudy sky conditions. We have not received any reliable sighting reports (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from any countries east of the UK/Morocco, either. The Morocco Awqaf Ministry have reported negative sightings from 278 points within the country. Therefore, the Wifaqul Ulama have decided that the month of Muharram 1435 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Safar 1435 AH will start from Thursday 5 December 2013, Insha-Allah. "
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 5:16 EST (sunset: 5:02 pm). The sky was mostly cloudy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I kept checking the western horizon where a layer of thin cloud was present. At 5:16 pm, I saw Venus. I stayed there till 5:50 pm (moonset: 6:03 pm)."
Wed 04 December 2013
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdallah Ouragh from بريان City in غرداية 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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Bangladesh State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Bonyhad City in Tolna 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
Dr. M. Al-Majari said: "The weather was foggy all the day in my region. We had to make a short trip to find an acceptable place for the observation. The hilal was seen by naked eyes."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "On Wednesday, 04 Dec 2013 the new crescent of Shafar 1435 AH was easy seen from my location at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java, Indonesia arround 18:00 LT. There were patches of clouds, but the moon appeared between those patches. I was able to see it until 18:46 LT when clouds covered the moon. The orientation of the crescent was from 4 O'clock to 9 O'clock."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from المحمدية City in ولاية الدار البيضاء الكبرى 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel Besbes from monastir City in monastir 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Ajman City in Ajman 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
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 04 December 2013
1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Libya
4 . Nigeria
5 . Oman
6 . Saudi Arabia
7 . Tunisia
Thu 05 December 2013
1 . Algeria
2 . Bangladesh
3 . South Africa
4 . Spain
5 . Sri Lanka
6 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on ( Tuesday 03 December 2013 ) at 00:22 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on ( Tuesday 03 December 2013 ) and on ( Monday 02 December 2013 ) 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.
Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 01 December 2013
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 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "Clear skies, crescent was easily seen with naked eye before sunrise."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami from Bojnord City in Khorasan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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
Mon 02 December 2013
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الوسطى 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "كنت محظوظ برصد الهلال عند بداية دخول الضباب في منطقتي ليرى بشكل باهت جدا في اسفل وسط الصورة المعكوسةبستخدام كاميرة كنون 600 دي وعدسة 18-55 وتلسكوب ميد بقطر 4 أنش"
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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "I drove to the mountains in the night to observe the comet Lovejoy and the old crescent. Conditions were fine with 8 inches of snow, fresh -8° C and clear skies. Lovejoy could be seen with the naked eye and was splendid with binoculars. The old crescent could also be observed easily with binoculars but i am not sure i saw it with the naked eye. "
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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
