Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1441 AH
- When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 20 July 2020) at 17:33 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 20 July 2020) and (Tuesday 21 July 2020) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Wedensday 22 July 2020 and in the Western Region will be on Wedensday 22 July 2020. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 20 July 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "قام النادي الفلكي لجمعية الهناء للإشعاع الثقافي مغرب هذا اليوم الإثنين بتحري هلال ذي الحجة،و بعد مراجعتنا للمعطيات الفلكية لوضع الهلال التي تبين استحالة رؤيته، بالإضافة إلى الحالة المغبرة للسماء ناحية الغرب، فقد تعذرت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة و بالمنظار."
Tue 21 July 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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: "قام أعضاء النادي الفلكي بڨمار برصد هلال أول شهر ذو الحجة بعد الإطلاع على المعلومات الفلكية التي تسمح برصده مساء اليوم وبعد تتبع مكان غروب الهلال تمكن الراصدون من مشاهدة الهلال بعد 10 دقائق من موعد غروب الشمس بالتحديد 20:03 الى غاية 20.25 "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "لم ير الهلال بسبب الغيوم الكثيفة "
3 . 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله رب العالمين تمكن أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين جمعية الهناء للإشعاع الثقافي من رصد هلال شهر ذي الحجة المبارك، رغم تلبد الغبار في الأفق الغربي إلا أنه بتوفيق من الله تمت مشاهدة الهلال باستخدام المنظار ثم بالعين المجردة، مع العلم أن اليوم الثلاثاء هو 29 ذي القعدة حسب التقويم الرسمي لوزارة الشؤون الدينية."
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yassine Haddadi from معسكر City in معسكر 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Yassine Haddadi said: " المعطيات الفلكية : مكان الرصد : مدينة معسكر #رصد_هلال_شهر_ذو_الحجة_عيد_الأضحى_فلكيا : 2020 ليلة الرصد: يوم الثلاثاء 21 جويلية 2020م في معسكر الاقتران المركزي: 20/07/2020 على الساعة 18:33 UTC+1 موعد غروب الشمس ليلة تحري : 20سا 14 د موعد غروب القمر ليلة تحري :21سا 08 د مدة المكوث القمر فوق خط الأفق ، بعد غروب الشمس : 54دقيقة السماء : غائمة تم محاولة رصد هلال شهر ذو الحجة لكن السماء كانت غائمة في جهة الغربية و لم نتمكن من رصده اطلاقا. #عيدكم_مبارك حدادي ياسين من معسكر - الجزائر "
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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
6 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي 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
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 عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر ذو الحجة المبارك بعد غروب الشمس ومن دون رؤية عينية ولا بالعين من خلال التلسكوب من أفق البحرين مساء هذا اليوم الثلاثاء 21 يوليو 2020 بتقنية CCD في تمام الساعة (06:34) مساء"
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر ذو الحجة المبارك قبل غروب الشمس من أفق البحرين مساء هذا اليوم الثلاثاء 21 يوليو 2020 بتقنية CCD في تمام الساعة (06:21) مساء"
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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
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 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
Canada
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Elzohbi from Calgary City in AB 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Hamed from الدرب الأحمر City in القاهرة 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "Due to uncertain weather in the evening i did a quick daytime observation before noon with the imaging system. The crescent could be easily seen at around 9degree elongation from the sun once it had emerged behind my neigbours shrubbery. A fine thin arc with structures was easily visible in the live image. The brightest part of the crescent arc was only around 1.12% brighter than the surrounding sky."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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 new crescent of Dhulhijjah 1441 AH was NOT SIGHTED on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia, the west sky was cloudy. The crescent observation for Dhulhijjah 1441 AH has been successfully held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 (Dhul Qeadah 29th, 1441 AH). The observation was closed for public amid to COVID-19 pandemic. The internal team member of Assalaam observatory started the observation at 17.00 Western Indonesian Time (UTC+7). All of the optical equipment were connected to the streaming device, for broadcasting via Youtube channel of Assalaam Observatory. https://youtu.be/B2St1SvNed8 The observation was led by the chair of the astronomy center at Assalaam, Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi. A number of team member including Mr. Purnomo, Mr. Taufiq, Mrs. Aline, Mrs. Tri Ratna were helping the chair to handle the observation equipment. However, the crescent was seen from several locations: Ponorogo, Kupang and Pasuruan, and according to the ithbat council by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, 1 Dhulhijjah 1441 AH started on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020."
3 . Time of observation: After 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 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 of zulhijah 1441 was seen by cmos detector from Ibnu Syatir Observatory, Islamic Boarding School "Al Islam" Ponorogo, Indonesia"
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was 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 Dhul Hijjah 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: Tuesday, 07/21/2020 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: One set of 20*90 binocular - Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:52 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 20*90 binoculars by Ali Janghorbani at 20:21 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Reza Janghorbani and Roya Ghermezi at 20:33 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Dr.MohammadHasan Saleh 2.AmirHossein Saleh 3.Majid Zare 4.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 5.MohammadSadra Nikeghbal 6.Mostafa Rahmati 7.Mostafa Shojae 8.EhsanAli Alinezhad 9.MohammadReza Aghabozorgi 10.AmirHossein Aghabozorgi 11.AmirAli Aghabozorgi 12.AbdolReza Gholami 13.Reza Janghorbani 14.Ali Janghorbani 15.Hossein Janghorbani 16.Nazanin Piroozmandan 17.Mahnaz Arami 18.Masoomeh Hafar 19.Ziba Hafar 20.Zinat Ghermezi 21.Roya Ghermezi 22.Shahnaz Soroori 23.Fatemeh Aghabozorgi 24.Maryam Moradi 25.Misagh Alinezhad 26.Mahtab Shahri 27.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Adnan Shaemak from الصدر City in بغداد 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amine Khouya from وزان City in جهة طنجة تطوان الحسيمة 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. Amine Khouya said: "كان الهلال رقيق وقليل الإضاءة، مما استحال تصويره بالهاتف النقال "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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: "نظرا للجو الغائم الذي ساد الجهة الشرقية من المغرب تعذرت الرؤية أما باقي المناطق فقد توصلنا بصور للهلال. الصورة من العاصمة الرباط-زكرياء كلزيم"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "ولله الحمد والمنة قمنا مساء اليوم الثلاثاء 29 من شهر ذو القعدة 1441 هـ الموافق لــــ 21 يوليوز 2020 من رصد هلال شهر ذي الحجة 1441 هـ وقد تمكنا من رؤية هلال شهر ذو الحجة 1441 بالعين المجردة وكذا بالكاميرا Canon 500D ذات العدسة :70-300 mm وعند رصد الهلال كان رقيقا جدا "
4 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from كاتماندو City in باغمتي 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Kaduna City in Kaduna State mentioned that the sky was totally 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. Simwal Jibril said: "The western horizon was totally cloudy at my location but the crescent was seen by others in different locations in Nigeria "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Mosa Jaramneh from مقيبلة City in الشمال 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mosa Jaramneh said: "تم الرؤية بواسطة كاميرا كانون"
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from الظهران City in الشرقيه 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
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 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "قمنا ( أربعة أشخاص ) برصد الهلال اليوم الثلاثاء 21 جويلية 2020 ورأينا الهلال أولا بالمنظار بسهولة وأما بالعين المجردة فرأيناه ولكن بصعوبة كبيرة في البداية وفي النهاية أما عند بلوغه ارتفاع ثلاث درجات إلى درجتين فرأيناه بصعوبة أقل _____________________________ عموما هي رؤية شرعية لجهتنا يمكن اعتمادها وعليها فيكون يوم الإربعاء 22 جويلية 2020 هو يوم 1 ذو الحجة 1441 هـ ويكون يوم الجمعة 31 جويلية 2020 هو يوم 10 ذو الحجة 1441 هـ هو يوم عيج الأضحى نسأل الله الحميد المجيد أن يجعله مباركا على كامل الأمة .. وأن يتقبل من صالحيهم وأن يغفر لمذنبيهم وأن يصلح ويهدي فاسديهم ... بجاه خير الأنام عليه أفضل الصلاة وأزكى السلام "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Hafeet Mountain 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
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 clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Christiansburg 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 not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location in Blacksburg prior to sunset (sunset 8:39 pm EDT). The horizon was cloudy and very hazy. After a few minutes, I decided to continue sighting in Christiansburg, hoping that I would have a better chance of sighting the moon there. I tried several locations within the town. At the last place, using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning areas that appeared to be clear but still very hazy. I could not see the moon. I left the area prior to moonset (moonset: 9:45 pm)."
Wed 22 July 2020
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "the crescent of zulhijah 1441 was seen by QHY 5-II M, eyes, and telescope from Obsevatory of Falak University Muhammadiyah of North Sumatera, Indonesia."
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Adnan Shaemak from الصدر City in بغداد 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
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 22 July 2020
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Bosnia and Herzegovina
4 . Egypt
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Iraq
8 . Jordan
9 . Kuwait
10 . Lebanon
11 . Libya
12 . Morocco
13 . Nigeria
14 . Oman
15 . Palestine
16 . Qatar
17 . Saudi Arabia
18 . Sudan
19 . Syria
20 . Tunisia
21 . United Arab Emirates
22 . United States
23 . Yemen
Thu 23 July 2020
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Nepal
3 . Pakistan
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 20 July 2020) at 17:33 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 20 July 2020) and (Sunday 19 July 2020) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the OLD crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day rises after the Sunrise and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunrise.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon rises in these locations before the Sunrise and the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunrise, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 19 July 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڨمار City in وادي سوف 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 seen by CCD Imaging
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 DhulQeadah 1441 AH was easy seen on Sunday, July 19, 2020 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendi Ketitang Juwiring Klaten and from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. I took moon photo by gadget + 71 mm telescope at Rowasiya Observatory. Mr. Taufiq Hidayat took moon photo by gadget + 14 inchi telescope at Assalaam Observatory."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Raed AlJarAllah from الرياض City in الرياض State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: 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 clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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
Mon 20 July 2020
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "I could not do an observation of the old crescent before sunrise so i had to try daytime observation again, with the moon at 4.9° elongation from the sun. Sky conditions were good. The local observatory reported AOD of 0.098 at 675nm. I could quickly detect a short and surprisingly bright part of the crescent (0.6% brighter than the background) with the imaging system and more of the crescent arc was also visible with longer exposures. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After 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
