Visibility of Safar Crescent 1436 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 (Saturday 22 November 2014) at 12:32 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Saturday 22 November 2014) and (Sunday 23 November 2014) 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 24 November 2014 and in the Western Region will be on Sunday 23 November 2014. 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
Sat 22 November 2014
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in المدينة 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Lagos City in Lagos State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "The New Hilaal on Safar was not seen here at Lagos and report from Ilorin, Abuja and Bauchi indicate negative sighting as well"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The stars as an aid to sighting the moon on day 1, are not visible on the western horizon after sunset. "
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The western sky was clear, no haze, no dust. The crescent Moon was not sighted."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from بريدة City in القصيم 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "New Moon Crescent Observation Report ====================================== Observed: Saturday; November 22, 2014 - 17:40 (Local) Location (WGS 84) = Tucson, Arizona (USA) Longitude = 110.9523 W Latitude = 32.3886 N Elevation = 836 meters Time Zone = -7.0 hours Surface conditions at location: Temperature = 17 °C Humidity = 25 % Pressure = 29.95 in. Banded clouds covered the western horizon. Topocentric and local time values from “Accurate Times”: Sunset (at sea level) = 17:25 Moonset (at sea level) = 17:58 Time from new moon at 17:40 = 13 hr. 34 min. Moon lag time = 32 min. Relative Altitude = 6.3 degrees Elongation from sun = 16.5 degrees Crescent width = 6 arc seconds Illumination = 0.3 percent I was NOT able to see the crescent, even through a telescope. We were given several minutes when the crescent was between clouds, and despite having the telescope precisely pointed, and each observer knowing his focus point, were unable to see the hilaal. Observers: Jim Stamm, Chris Corbally, Hamdy Ahmed E-mail Address: StammJim@gmail.com "
Sun 23 November 2014
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in New South Wales 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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Bangladesh State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kadir Yücel from Hamm City in NRW State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Sudelfeld 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: "Thick fog at home forced me to drive 60km to the alps to view the young crescent. After one hour of unpleasant driving i found wonderfull clear skies at 1500m height. The very thin crescent could be seen visually with binoculars and naked eyes soon after sunset. The darker it got the easier it was to see. The clear skies made it possible to follow it all the way down to the horizon."
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern Region 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
Mr. Baba Abdulai said: "Date of sighting effort; Sunday, 23rd November, 2014. The crescent was SEEN in this location having a 4 to 8 o'clock orientation. Time of first sighting; 18:05. The sky was quite clear with almost no clouds but very dusty. As at 18:25 the crescent could still be seen. Sighting location; Sagnerigu community, Tamale, Northern Region."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Dombovar City in Tolna 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before 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 sought 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime crescent was not seen from Assalaam Observatory on Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 because the sky was partly cloudy and hazy. We were from member of "Workshop: Before & After Sunset Crescent Observation", by LP2IF RHI in collaboration with CASA-Assalaam Observatory and Bosscha Observatory, 22-23 Nov 2014."
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 totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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: "On Sunday evening (after sunset) 23 Nov 2014 the new crescent of Safar 1436 AH was not seen from Assalaam Observatory, The Modern Boarding School of Islam ASSALAAM Sukoharjo-Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. The sky was cloudy and rainy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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
2 . 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 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. Hossein Janghorbani said: ""In the name of God Safar Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najm-al-Sepehr) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Sunday, 11/23/2014 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 sets of 15*70, one compass. Atmospheric condition: Partly cloudy in western horizon. Horizon obstacles: about 1.5° Apparent sunset: 16:48 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Ali Janghorbani at 17:07 between clouds, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by 15*70 binoculars subsequently. Crescent observed by Tayebeh Shafiee 17:10 by naked eye. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye Observers : 1.Sayed Farzad Alavi 2.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Hossein Janghorbani 5.Zinat Ghermezi 6.Narjes Zare 7.Ziba Hafar 8. Razieh Aligholi 9.Tayebeh Shafiee 10.Narges Shahnazari 11.Zahra Fallahi "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in اجدابيا 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
Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim said: "كانت الرؤية صعبة بسبب كثافة الغيوم واستطعت أن أرى الهلال لثواني معدودة عندما ظهر من بين السحب ثم عاود للإحتجاب خلفها من جديد. "
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tanjung Bidara City in Melaka 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
Mr. Kassim Bahali said: "The hilal was noot seen because it was rainning and the western sky was totally cloudy."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "Hisab of moon phase points to the appearance of the lunar month after sunset todau. This is because the crescent was seen on the 27th after fajr at 5.33 a.m. It csnmnot be sighted on the 28th. Therefore the month of Mugarram is 29 days according to the sunna. This makes today 1st of safar."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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. Yunusa Yakubu said: "Positive sighting was reported by Mallam Aminu with ten other from Takin Fulani village at Tafawa Balewa LGA in Bauchi Nigeria"
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Boraydah City in Al Gasseem 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from Dammam City in Easter Province 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I was hoping to be able to sight the 25 hrs old moon from the Dammam (Saudi Arabia), which was over 1.3% illuminated and 11 degrees above horizon at sunset, but unfortunately the moon was not sighted as the western horizon was totally cloudy. However, another group of observers from Qasim area was able to see if between a gap in the clouds after locating it with a telescope. Note that the official date of Saudi Arabia will be based on the pre-calculated Ummul Quara calendar until next Ramadan & Eids (and not on actual sightings). "
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Nular Bary from Colombo City in Borella 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. Nular Bary said: " Assalamualaikum W R W B Today 29th.Muharram 1436H (23/11/14) it's a rainy evening almost every ware in Sil Lanka so we fail to sight the New Moon of Safer due to overcast. Our Hillal Committee checked with all the observers around Sri Lanka till 8pm and no positive sighting were reported. As in Colombo the Sunset was at 5:50pm and Moonset was at 6:44pm.that's 56m.after Sunset at the age of 23h.:48m. Hence The Colombo Grand Mosque Hillal Committee decidted to complete the month of Muharram with 30days.and start the month of Safer on 25th.Tuesday November 2014. "In Sha Allah" "
Tanzania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Zaffar Sheriff from DARESSALAAM City in TANZANIA 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
Mr. Zaffar Sheriff said: "The crescent sighting for the month of Safar was confirmed at 6.39pm Local sunset at 6.23pm."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in VA 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: "Due to a cloudy and rainy condition, it was impossible to sight the crescent in Blacksburg. Mr. Jim Lockyer of Wildomar, CA informed me that: "I was able to observe the crescent moon this evening after all. Following a beautiful sunset the clouds thinned out to display the moon. The moon was clearly visible without the aid of binoculars". The pictures are related to Mr. Lockyer's sighting."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Milad Ali Ershaghi from Richmond City in Texas 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. Milad Ali Ershaghi said: "Bismillah al Rahman al Rahim as Salamu alaykum wa rahmatulLahi wa barakatuh On Sunday, November 23, 2014 from 6:00pm to 6:10pm I saw the new crescent moon of Safar 1436 with my children just outside my home in Richmond, Texas, USA. I searched for the moon and spotted it without the use of any optical aids - and then took photos with my camera afterwards to document the sighting. May Allah accept this and bestow upon us His blessings in the month of Safar. was Salam Milad"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sun 23 November 2014
1 . Saudi Arabia
2 . United Arab Emirates
Mon 24 November 2014
1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Jordan
4 . Libya
5 . Malaysia
6 . Nigeria
7 . Oman
8 . South Africa
9 . United States
Tue 25 November 2014
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Sri Lanka
When to Observe Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 22 November 2014) at 12:32 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Saturday 22 November 2014) and (Friday 21 November 2014) 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
Fri 21 November 2014
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AbdelHamid Ahmed from بنها City in القليوبية 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
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern 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. Baba Abdulai said: "Myself and the imam of our Masjid sighted the crescent soon after Fajr in our locality of Kakasunanka. I did not check the time of sighting, but Fajr was at 4:55 am. Thus, i guess our sighting must have been somewhere between 5:15am and 5:30am."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "My students from CASA (Club Astronomi Santri Assalaam) tried to observe the old crescent of muharram 1436 AH but the crescent was NOT SEEN because the sky was totally cloudy and bery hazy."
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 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "I saw the moon on thursday at 4.44 a.m and today at 5.33 a/m. "
Sat 22 November 2014
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
