Visibility of Shawwal Crescent 1442 AH
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- Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
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- Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 11 May 2021) at 19:00 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 11 May 2021) and (Wedensday 12 May 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 Thursday 13 May 2021 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 13 May 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.
Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 12 May 2021
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية بتاريخ 12/05/2021 الأقتران المركزي: 11 ماي 2021 على الساعة 20:00 بالتوقيت المحلي الاقتران السطحي: 11 ماي 2021 على الساعة 21:29 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب الشمس: 19:31 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب القمر: 20:11 بالتوقيت المحلي زمن المكث: 40 دقيقة عمر الهلال مركزيا: 23 ساعة و 31 دقيقة عمر الهلال سطحيا: 22 ساعة ودقيقتان فرق السمت: 4.9° قوس النور "الاستطالة": 9.8° نسبة الإضاءة: 0.7% ----------------------------------------------------------- رغم إكمال العدة ثلاثين لشهر رمضان الكريم للسنة الهجرية 1442 هـــ، إلا أننا لم نشاهد هلال اكمال العدة واضحا جليا يرى دون لبس، وهذا يعود إلى البداية الخاطئة لشهر رمضان الكريم واعتماد الوزارة على وحدة المطالع رغم تنافيها مع الواقع المصرح به، تم رؤية الهلال بمساعدة كاميرا حساسة من نوع كانون، وكان الهلال تحت نجمة الزهرة التي كانت واضحة حتى قبل غروب الشمس، البعد الزاوي بين الزهرة والهلال هو درجتان (02°)."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Kacem Bankih from بني يزقن City in غرداية 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Kacem Bankih said: "تمت رؤية الهلال بواسطة المناظير ثنائيات العينية ولم ير بالعين المجردة من طرف حوالى 20 شخصا."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. lakhdhar Mokhtary from الاغواط City in الاغواط State mentioned that the sky was partly 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. lakhdhar Mokhtary said: "تم استعمال كاميرا ذات زوم عادي نوعية كانون مواصفات : sx50 hs "
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڨمار City in وادي سوف 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. Messaoud Kechida said: "بعد تحديد مكان الهلال بموقع كوكب الزهرة لم تتم رؤية الهلال بسبب الغيوم في موقع رصدنا نحن أعضاء النادي الفلكي بڨمار مع العلم أنه ورد رصد للهلال في نفس البلدية لكن من موقع رصد آخر "
5 . 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 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "قام النادي الفلكي بكوينين اليوم الأربعاء برصد هلال شوال لكن لم نتمكن من رؤيته بسبب تراكم السحب في الأفق الغربي رغم استعانتنا بالمنظار، لكن تم الاتصال بي من طرف مصدر موثوق من مدينة قمار التي تبعد 10 كيلومترا بثبوت رؤية الهلال من طرف هذا المصدر بشير ميشارة رفقة صديق له. أهله الله علينا بالأمن و الأمان و السلامة و الإسلام. "
6 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Cherrad from عين فكرون City in أم البواقي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Cherrad said: "الحمد لله الذي بنعمته تتم الصالحات .. اللهم أهله علينا بالأمن والإيمان، و السلامة و الإسلام، ربي وربك الله، هلال خير ورشد .. تقبل الله منا و منكم الصيام و القيام و صالح الأعمال .. و جعلنا و إياكم من عتقائه من النار في هذا الشهر الفضيل .. .. بصعوبة بالغة تم رصد هلال شوال 1442 الموافق لـ: 13ماي 2021 .. بعد جلسة دامت حوالي 45دقيقة يتوسطها غروب الشمس .. .. حيث لم نوفق لرؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة لكن بعد مراجعة الصور الملتقطة عن طريق الكاميرا .. وفقنا الله لتصوير هذا الهلال بعد إلتقاط حوالي 120 صورة لسماء هذا المساء ... .. و قد تم قنص هلال غرة شوال 1442 رغم عدم رؤيته بالعين المجردة لضعف نسبة إضاءته و دقته الشديدة و أيضا خلل تقني في كاميرا الرصد .. كالعادة للعام الثالث على التوالي تم القنص من فوق سطح منزلنا استخدام كاميرا Nikon D3100 .. و برنامج Stellerium mobile الذي طالما عشقته .. و كان كوكب الزهرة شاهدا و دليلا جد مساعد في عملية الرصد ، ... تقبل الله منا و منكم .. غفر الله لنا و اكم ... الله أكبر.. الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. لا إله إلا الله ... علي شراد - عين فكرون - أم البواقي - الجزائر 2021 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159815172439298&id=650824297"
7 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yassine Haddadi from معسكر City in معسكر 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in NSW 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from مدينة 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
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Tutong City in Kg Keriam 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. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "Five members of the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam were at the observation site in Tutong. The sky condition was fairly good, scopes were aligned using the Sun, Venus and Mercury. Venus was visible at daytime. Syawal 1442H new moon not sighted in Brunei today. The sultanate will celebrate Eid Fitri on Friday, 14 May 2021. Official announcement of the hilal sightings was broadcasted on the national Radio & Television Brunei just now."
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman said: "تم استطلاع رؤية هلال شهر شوال 1442 هجري من مسلمين عدول وتعذرت رؤيته وهذا في مساء يوم الأربعاء الموافق 12 / 5 / 2021 وقت غروب الشمس 6:40 م . مكان غروب الشمس: خلف الأفق الحقيقي. حالة الجو: مغبرة بشكل خفيف. حالة السماء: صافية."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in Sumatera Utara 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought 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 totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Observation of Hilal Shawwal 1442 AH was conduct at the Assalaam Observatory on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Assalaam Astronomy Center by the CASA Team, ustadz Taufiq and ustadzah Ratna. Observation of Hilal Shawwal 1442 AH also conducted from Rowasiya Observatory by me. On today (May 12, 2021) the new crescent was not.sighted because the sky was totally cloudy. According to the Indonesian Taqwim, we had rukyat hilal yesterday on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 as the 29th of Ramadhan 1442 AH in Indonesia. Also present the Director of PPMI Assalaam, Ustadz Uripto M. Yunus and Mr. Hari Sumarsono from YMPIS, and ustadzah Namik, ustadzah Sirikit Eko Usdiani and ustadzah Mujiningsih as teachers at PPMI Assalaam. The moon was not sighted as the moon position was below of horizon from all over Indonesia. On ithbat council by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia declared that 1st of Syawwal 1442 AH will start on Thursday, May 13rd, 2021. Eid Mubarok.. 🤝"
3 . Time of observation: Before 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 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 new crescent of Shawwal 1442 AH was not captured from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The sky was totally hazy. The daytime new moon was captured by mr. Muhammaf Yusuf from Bosscha Observatory at Lembang Bandung West Java Indonesia."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very 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 Shawwal 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: Wedensday , 05/12/2021 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: 1 set of 20*90 binocular – 3 set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and very hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:36 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Mostafa Rahmati 2.Ehsan Ali Alinezhad 3.Abdolreza Gholami 4.Mohsen Molaee 5.Ahmad Reza Sanjari 6.Amir Hossein Talebpoor 7.Mohammad Javad Talebpoor 8.Amin Talebpoor 9.Sayed Hesam Ahli 10.Mohammad Sajjad Kabiri 11.Sajjad Abbaspoor 12.Ahmad Reza Amiri 13.Abbas Javeri 14.Ahmad Reza Zhoolideh 15.Abbas Mokhtari 16.Ahmad Rahmati 17.Reza Moosavi 18.Meysam Salek 19.Ali Aghabozorgi 20.Ahmad Reza Heydarpoor 21.Amin Akbari 22.Sayed Moslem Rezvani 23.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 24.Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 25.Reza Janghorbani 26.Ali Janghorbani 27.Hossein Janghorbani 28.Nooshin Yazdani 29.Hamideh Rahmati 30.Zakieh Abazari 31.Talayeh Naderi 32.Mahdieh Shafiee 33.Tayebeh Shafiee 34.Shahnaz Same 35.Shahnaz Soroori 36.Nahid Hemati 37.Ameneh Poorsharif 38.Ziba Hafar 39.Masoomeh Hafar 40.Nazanin Piroozmandan 41.Zeynab Piroozmandan 42.Mahnaz Arami 43.Misagh Alinezhad 44.Neda Hamidia 45.Fatemeh Tavakoli 46.Maryam Parsania 47.Zinat Ghermezi 48.Roya Ghermezi 49.Zahra Fallahi "
2 . 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from إربد City in إربد State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Dr. Anas Sawallha said: "تمت المحاولة بكل الوسائل لرؤية الهلال و لكن صعبت رؤيته عدم اختيار المكان المناسب للإستعجال. كل عام و انتم بخير"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. saud alfaouri from عين الباشا City in السلط 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulhadi Abdulhadi from وادي رم City in العقبة 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from انواكشوط City in عرفات 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
Morocco
1 . 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 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: "لم نتمكن من رصد الهلال نحن مجموعة من الراصدين الهواة باستثناء الصديق ميمون من وجدة رصده بالمنظار ووالصديق سفيان العسولي رصده بالمنظار الزوجي وتمكن من تصويره في نواحي مدينة المحمدية. تجدون رفقة التقرير صورة الهلال كما صوره الأخ سفيان عسولي وصورة أخرى لأفق بنسليمان."
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 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم قمنا بمحاولة رصد هلال شهر شوال 1442 هـ في مدينة طنجة مساء الأربعاء 29 رمضان الأبرك 1442 هـ الموافق لـ 12 ماي 2021 م وبسبب سوء الأحوال الجوية ووجود سحب فيي الأفق حالت دون رؤية الهلال مع العلم أنه تم رصد الهلال في مدن أخرى بشكل واضح وعليه فحسب الإعلان الرسمي ففاتح شوال هو يوم الغد الخميس وهو عيد الفطر المبارك "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from المحمدية City in سيدي موسى ابن علي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Soufiane Assouli said: "بفضل الله استطعت تصوير هلال فاتح شوال في الدقائق الأخيرة قبل غروبه بسبب وجود بعض السحاب الخفيف الذي حال بيني و بين رؤيته. و تم تصويره بالاستعانة بمنظار زوجي. إلا أن رؤيته بالعين المجردة كانت صعبة للغاية و ذلك حوالي الساعة السابعة و 58 دقيقة من توقيت المغرب GMT+00."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad AlAshhab from الخليل City in الخليل 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from أملج City in أملج 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Aljahni said: "قيمة Aod 0.3 رطوبة عالية جدا مع قتر "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from alfegra City in madina 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "I start imaging 1 hour before sunset with AOD 0.2 not good sky condition at west horizon i managed to image the new crescent after sunset but could not see it via the eyepiece several times "
Tanzania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Zaffar Sheriff from Daeressalaam City in Tanzania 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. Zaffar Sheriff said: "There was no possibility for naked eye sighting in East Africa."
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: " رغم صفاء الجو بلا سحب ولا ضباب ولا غبار وخمسة أشخاص ونعلم مكان تواجد الهلال بالمليمتر ودراية تامة به لم يتمكن أي أحد منا من رؤيته بالعين المجردة حتى بعد تحديد مكانه بالمنظار بينما بالمنظار 10 في 50 قدرة التكبير 10 مرات تمكنا من رؤيته ولكن بصعوبة شديدة للغاية ولو كان هذا اليوم هو بالفعل 30 رمضان لكان الهلال واضحا ومرتفعا لأن هلال إكمال العدة يجب أن يكون واضحا وبينا لجميع الناس ولا يخفى عن أحد . قال الإمام مالك رحمه الله ناصحنا بالتثبت في آخر الشهر فقال : (( إذا كانت ليلة إحدى وثلاثين صحوا ولم يُرَ الهلال لا يجوز الفطر غدا ويجب صومه وتُكَذَّبُ الشهادة على دخول الشهر , لأن هلال إكمال العدة لا يخفى عن أحد )) , أي أنه يرى بكل سهولة . لأنه دائما يكون حجمه كبيرا . وحتى ابن تيمية قال مثل ذلك في مجموع الفتاوى ج: 25 ص: 185 قال : (( فمعرفة الكسوف والخسوف لمن صح حسابه مثل معرفة كل أحد أن ليلة الحادي والثلاثين من الشهر لابد أن يطلع الهلال وإنما يقع الشك ليلة الثلاثين )) . يعني أن هلال إكمال العدة يُرَى ليلة الحادي والثلاثين من الشهر قطعا بلا شك ، ويستحيل خفاؤه ، فلا بد أن يطلع ويرى عند إمام الأئمة مالك وعند ابن تيمية ... وإلا فالشهادة على دخول أول الشهر الحالي باطلة بوجه من الوجوه . . وإكمال الصوم واجب على الجميع في آخر رمضان ... وكذلك قال الإمام العلامة والمجتهد السبكي ..."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "قمت برصد هلال شهر شوال لكن لم اتمكن من مشاهدته رغم صفاء الجو "
Turkey
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Abdurrahman Guner from Sarıyer City in İSTANBUL 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
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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from الإمارات City in دبي 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 sought by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "“On Wednesday , 12th of May 2021 (29 Ramadan) between 17:00 to 22:00 (Sunset 20:59 & Moonset 21:54) at Location: Rivington Rd, Bolton, UK; we group of 30 people attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Ramadan. We were not able to sight the Hilal (the crescent moon) through naked eyes, binoculars, and telescope. However, I could manage to confirm the position of the moon using enhancing technics and managed to image the New Invisible Moon, which is obviously not called the crescent moon."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "Several of us were at our sighting location before sunset (sunset: 8:21 pm EDT). With prior knowledge of the approximate position of the moon in the sky according to Stellarium software and the actual observation of Venus during the past two days, using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started looking for the planet in small clearings. The first optical aided sighting of Venus was at 8:35 pm. In the absence of clouds, I could have sighted Venus much earlier even with naked eye as I did last evening at 8:29 pm. The size of the clearing was small and perhaps it was one of the reasons that I could not see the close-by crescent moon at that time. Thicker lower clouds made the sighting more difficult. By this time, our hope was to see the crescent prior to setting in a band of clearing hugging the horizon. In fact, that is exactly what happened; my first binocular sighting was at 9:01 pm followed by naked eye sighting a minute later. The moon's horns were approximately at 3:00 and 6:30 O'clock (3:00;5:00;6:30). It took a few minutes for the moon to disappear behind the distant mountains before the actual moonset listed for Blacksburg at 9:22 pm. By this time, all ten of us had seen the moon by naked eye. At 8:55 pm, the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and pressure were 51.0 F, 35.0 F, 53%, and 30.27 in, respectively. "
2 . 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Thu 13 May 2021
Algeria
1 . 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 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. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية بتاريخ 13/05/2021 الأقتران المركزي: 11 ماي 2021 على الساعة 20:00 بالتوقيت المحلي الاقتران السطحي: 11 ماي 2021 على الساعة 21:29 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب الشمس: 19:32 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب القمر: 21:07 بالتوقيت المحلي زمن المكث: 01 ساعة و 35 دقيقة عمر الهلال مركزيا: يوم واحد و23 ساعة و 31 دقيقة عمر الهلال سطحيا: يوم واحد و22 ساعة ودقيقتان فرق السمت: 7.8° قوس النور "الاستطالة": 20° نسبة الإضاءة: 3.2% ----------------------------------------------------------- تم رصد الهلال الثاني لشهر شوال 1442 هــ بيسر كبير ودون لبس، وقد كان الى اليسار من كوكب عطارد وأعلى من كوكب الزهرة."
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "The crescent was firstly seen at 6pm before local sunset through the telescope. It was easily observed after Maghrib. Crescent observation was done by members of the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam."
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman said: "تمت رؤية هلال شهر شوال في سماء القاهرة في مساء يوم 13 مايو 2021 بعد غروب الشمس ب 20 دقيقة . قرنا الهلال كانا يتجهان لأعلى ويميلان قليلا ناحية الجنوب. السماء كانت صافية والجو كان به غبار خفيف."
Indonesia
1 . 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 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Musa Abedalgader from Shawa City in GD 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. Musa Abedalgader said: "الهلال 🌙واضح بالعين المجردة بعد الغروب بحوالي 15دقيقة"
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from انواكشوط City in عرفات 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
Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan said: "لم تتم محاولة تحري الهلال إلا بالنظارات الطبية"
Morocco
1 . 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 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
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم هذه صور لهلال شوال 1442 هـ هلال الليلة الثانية مساء يوم الخميس 1 شوال 1442 هـ الموافق لـ 13 ماي 2021"
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
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammad Aamir said: "Yesterday, 12 May 2021, Moon's not sighted anywhere in Kathmandu and all over Nepal. But today it was easily sighted with the naked eye. It did not look like the second-day crescent according to its size."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad AlAshhab from الخليل City in الخليل State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 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. Suhail AlRatheea from الرس City in الرس 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. Salman AlAhmed from الهفوف City in الأحساء 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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. Naser Barbourah said: "تمت رؤية هلال شهر شوال في سماء المهدية في مساء يوم 13 مايو 2021 بعد غروب الشمس ب 40 دقيقة . قرنا الهلال كانا يتجهان لأعلى . السماء كانت صافية والجو كان صافيا جدا. كما تمت رؤيته قبل غروب الشمس و كان مرتفعا عن الافق "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "الهلال كان سميكا ومرتفعا وواضحا كل الوضوح لجميع الناس كما يجب أن يكون عليه هلال إكمال العدة فهو هلال إكمال العدة بالصحيح لأغلب دول العالم حتى في أمريكا "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from Dubai City in Dubai State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from الإمارات City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 12 May 2021
1 . Cote dIvoire
2 . Mali
3 . Niger
Thu 13 May 2021
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Iraq
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Lebanon
10 . Libya
11 . Malaysia
12 . Mauritania
13 . Morocco
14 . Oman
15 . Pakistan
16 . Palestine
17 . Qatar
18 . Saudi Arabia
19 . Sudan
20 . Syria
21 . Tunisia
22 . Turkey
23 . United Arab Emirates
24 . Yemen
Fri 14 May 2021
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . India
4 . Tanzania
When to Observe Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 11 May 2021) at 19:00 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Tuesday 11 May 2021) and (Monday 10 May 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.
Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 10 May 2021
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڨمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "رغم توفر المعطيات الفلكية الكافية لرصد الهلال وتحري موقعه ومطالعه السابقة بيومين إلا أنه لم تتم ذلك بسبب وجود غيم مرتفع مما أدى إلى حجب حتى إصفرار الشمس عند الشروق "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لم يتمكن النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال الثامن و العشرين من شهر رمضان نظرا لتراكم السحب و الغبار في الأفق الشرقي الذي منع الشمس أيضا من الظهور. "
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "There were clouds in the morning, so i could not observe before sunrise. A gap in the clouds with good sky quality appeared before noon. I could easily observe the wide crescent with the imaging system while doing experiments with a new design. I could also see it visually through the telescope at 50x magnification. The imaging system helped to pinpoint the exact position."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime old crescent of Ramadhan 1442 AH was seen on Monday, May 10, 2021 from my location at Rowasiya Observatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear."
2 . 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Ramadhan 1442 AH was seen on Monday, May 10, 2021 from my location at Rowasiya Observatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear."
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from إربد City in إربد 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammed Rajaa Alharbi from شرق بريدة City in القصيم 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from أملج City in أملج 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. Ahmad Aljahni said: "تم التصوير بكاميرا كانون sx50"
3 . 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 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "في مكان تواجد الهلال لم تكن السماء شديدة الصفاء ولم تكن مغيمة وكنا شخصين لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة حتى بعد تحديده بالمنظار ورغم أني بنظر سليم 10 على 10 . أما بالمنظار ( 10 في 50 ) فأنا تمكنت من رؤية الهلال بقليل من الصعوبة وأما الشخص الذي معي فقد حاول كثيرا ولم يتمكن من رؤيته. "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from Dubai City in Dubai State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from دبي City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Tue 11 May 2021
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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Ramadhan 1442 AH was not seen on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from Rowasiya Observatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was hazy."
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Seen by others: 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 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: "The daytime old crescent of Ramadhan 1442 was not captured on Tuesday, May, 11, 2021 from Rowasiya Observatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Cenyral Java Indonesia. The moon at daytime was captured by mr. Muhammad Yusuf from Bosscha Observatory at Lembang Bandung West Java Indonesia."
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Adnan Shaemak from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد 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. Adnan Shaemak said: "شكرا مركز الفلك الدولي شكرا المهندس محمد عودة و شكرا للقائمين و العاملين في المشروع "
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 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.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
