Visibility of Sha'ban Crescent 1442 AH
- When to Observe Sha'ban Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Sha'ban Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Rajab Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Rajab Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Sha'ban Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 13 March 2021) at 10:21 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Saturday 13 March 2021) and (Sunday 14 March 2021) 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 15 March 2021 and in the Western Region will be on Sunday 14 March 2021. 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.
Sha'ban Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 13 March 2021
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي 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: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية: الاقتران المركزي: 13/03/2021 على الساعة 11:21 بالتوقيت المحلي الاقتران السطحي: 13/03/2021 على الساعة 11:17 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب الشمس: 18:42 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب القمر: 18:44 بالتوقيت المحلي عمر الهلال: 7 ساعات و 21 دقيقة قوس النور: 5.7° اضاءة الهلال: 0.2 بالمئة تمت محاولة الرصد لهلال شعبان وبناء على ذلك وتأكيدا للمعطيات الفلكية فإن رؤية الهلال غير ممكنة .... "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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 يتمكن أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر شعبان 1442 من بلدية كوينين و هذا ما يتوافق مع الحساب الفلكي."
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 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Sha'ban 1442 AH was not sighted from my location at Rowasiya Obserbatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The 1st of Sha'ban 1442 AH in Indonesia will start on Monday, March 15, 2021."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Sha'ban 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: Saturday , 03/13/2021 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: Clear Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 17:58 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. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "السلام عليكم ورحمة الله تعالى رصدنا الهلال في مناطق متعددة بما فيها المناطق الصحاروية الجنوبية المتقدمة غربا والمؤهلة أكثر من المناطق الأخرى لرؤيته لكن لا أحد من الراصدين شاهد الهلال... وحتى اللجان الرسمية التابعة للوزارة الأوقاف لم تثبت رؤيته... وبذلك فغدا هو متم الثلاثين ويكون فاتح شعبان يوم الإثنين بإذن الله تعالى."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "لم تثبت رؤية الهلال من الناظور الى الكركارات"
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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 راقبنا مساء اليوم السبت 13 مارس 2021 الموافق لـ 29 رجب الفرد 1442 هـ هلال شهر شعبان 1442 هـ من مدينة طنجة ولم يرى الهلال ."
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 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. Sami Al-Harbi said: "اجواء منطقة المدينة المنورة غبار "
Sun 14 March 2021
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from تافيلالت بني يزجن City in غرداية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة و السلام على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله و صحبه و من والاه، تمت والحمد لله رؤية هلال شعبان ١٤٤٢ من موقع تافيلالت بني يزجن ولاية غرداية، بالعين المجردة و دون الاستعانة بالآلة في الموضع المقدر حسب برنامج المواقيت الدقيقة، وهذا بعد حوالي ٩ دقائق من غروب الشمس، وكان يشير بقرنيه إلى الساعة ٣ و ٧ وكان سميكا نوعا ما و أبيضا لامعا، و قد تمت رؤيته أيضا من منطقة تاغردايت، وبذلك يكون غدا إن شاء الله الفاتح من شعبان، اللهم باركه لنا وبلغنا رمضان. والسلام عليكم. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah from حاسي بحبح City in الجلفة 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. Anouar Zine elabdine Bouabdallah said: "اللهم أهله علينا بالأمن و الأمان والسلامة و الإسلام ربي و ربك الله."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from الوادي City in قمار 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. Messaoud Kechida said: "بفضل الله تمت رؤية الهلال من قبل أعضاء النادي الفلكي ببلدية قمار ولله الحمد "
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله حمدا كثيرا طيبا مباركا فيه، تمت رؤية هلال شهر شعبان من طرف أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين ولاية الوادي، رؤية بالعين المجردة بعد الرؤية بالمنظار، رؤية مستفيضة. أهله الله علينا بالأمن و الأمان والسلامة و الإسلام ربي و ربك الله."
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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
6 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية: غروب الشمس: 18:43 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب القمر: 19:40 بالتوقيت المحلي زمن المكث: 57 دقيقة عمر الهلال: يوم واحد و سبع ساعات و22 دقيقة الاستطالة: 14° درجة الاضاءة: 1.7 بالمئة ------------------ مما سبق من معطيات فلكية وبعد الرصد الميداني تم رؤية هلال شهر شعبان 1442 هــ "
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: "قمر شهر شعبان المعظم في تمام الساعة (07:56) صباحا بتوقيت مملكة البحرين."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 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
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 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. Samir Al-Busnavi said: "The crescent was seen at 18:17 local time, at the top of the hill Žuč,Sarajevo ,Bosnia and Herzegovina"
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Kuala Tutong City in Tutong 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "Members of the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam conducted the sighting of Syaaban new crescent on Sunday, March 14, 2021 corresponding with 30th Rajab 1442. The scopes were aligned to the Sun. The moon crescent was not seen immediately after sunset as it was blocked by the clouds. Only when the clouds moved out from the scopeview that the hilal was firstly seen. The 24 hour-old crescent was visible until about 0.5 degree above the sea horizon, where there were clouds below it."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in Denai 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 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
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "The crescent moon was captured from Gazetorium Songgolangit Ponorogo, Indonesia (my own home observatory) at 9:20 a.m. with 9 degrees 36 minutes of elongation. "
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan 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. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Sha'ban 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 , 03/14/2021 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 – Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Totally cloudy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen. Observers: 1.Rooholah Ghermezi 2.Mostafa Rahmati 3.Meysam Salek 4.EhsanAli Alinezhad 5.Meysam Salek 6.Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 7.Sayed Hesam Ahli 8.Reza Janghorbani 9.Ali Janghorbani 10.Hossein Janghorbani 11.Misagh Alinezhad 12.Mahnaz Arami 13.Zahra Parsania 14.Shima Parsania 15.Roya Ghermezi 16.Zinat Ghermezi 17.Nazanin Piroozmandan 18.Zeynab Piroozmandan 19.Masoomeh Hafar 20.Ziba Hafar 21.Maryam Shahcheraghi 22.Shideh Pooya 23.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mustapha Albasri from البصرة City in البصرة 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: After sunset. Not 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 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. Mooad Shaqour said: "تمت محاولة تحري هلال 1 شعبان اليوم الأحد 14/03/2021 ولم نره بسبب الغيوم في الأفق الغربي للأسف، علما بأننا أكملنا رجب 30 يوما بفضل الله وهذا هو الأصح."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory, Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory, Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from نواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "بعدستي صور لهلال شهر شعبان 1442 هـ مساء الأحد 14 مارس 2021 م من مدينة طنجة المملكة المغربية وتم رؤية الهلال "
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammad Aamir said: "Moon was not sighted in Kathmandu anywhere but was sighted in Terai region."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salman AlAhmed from الهفوف City in الأحساء State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة النبوية 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. Sami Al-Harbi said: "حاولت رصد هلال شعبان قبل غروب الشمس و بعدها لكن لم أستطيع رؤيته لعدة أسباب غبار وغيوم خفيفة وأمامي جبل وارتفاع الهلال ليس كبيراً، هذا والله اعلم "
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from Hammam Lif City in Ben Arous 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: " تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة لأنه هلال إكمال العدة فهو يرى بكل سهولة"
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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from لورنس Lawrence City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blackburg City in Virginia 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "This evening (Sunday, March 14, 2021), the crescent moon was not seen in Christiansburg, VA. Due to the presence of an overcast condition, no extended sighting was attempted."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sun 14 March 2021
1 . Bahrain
2 . Egypt
3 . Iraq
4 . Kuwait
5 . Lebanon
6 . Qatar
7 . Tunisia
8 . Turkey
9 . Yemen
Mon 15 March 2021
1 . Algeria
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . Indonesia
4 . Iran
5 . Jordan
6 . Libya
7 . Malaysia
8 . Mauritania
9 . Morocco
10 . Nepal
11 . Oman
12 . Palestine
13 . Saudi Arabia
14 . Sudan
15 . Syria
16 . United Arab Emirates
Tue 16 March 2021
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Pakistan
When to Observe Rajab Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 13 March 2021) at 10:21 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Saturday 13 March 2021) and (Friday 12 March 2021) 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.
Rajab Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Thu 11 March 2021
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 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
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "On Thursday, March 11, 2021, using a pair of (7X50) binoculars, I sighted the moon at 6:14 am EST as the moon was coming up from behind a low level cloud hugging the horizon in Blacksburg, VA (moonrise: 6:05 am). It was very hazy and thus I could not say that I could see the moon."
Fri 12 March 2021
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rajab 1442 AH was sighted on Friday, March 12, 2021 from my location at Rowasiya Observatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear after running several days before. Alhamdulillaah..."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "The crescent was captured form Gazetorium Songgolangit Ponorogo Indonesia. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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
