Visibility of Sha'ban Crescent 1445 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 (Friday 09 February 2024) at 22:59 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Friday 09 February 2024) and (Saturday 10 February 2024) 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 Sunday 11 February 2024 and in the Western Region will be on Sunday 11 February 2024. 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 10 February 2024
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirana City in Albania State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "أجواء ولاية الوادي في وقت التحري كانت السماء غائمة و الأفق الغربي مغبر جدا بسبب تطاير الرمال، لذلك لم يتمكن النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية الهلال. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 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
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر شعبان في تمام الساعة (12:15) ظهرا وتكديس 100 صورة"
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 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
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "All the 16 regional capitals and its environs did not see the New Cresent in Ghana"
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Shaban 1445 AH was not sighted on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory, at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy. "
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before 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 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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "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 , 10/02/2024 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Ehsan Ali Alinezhad 2.Daryush Janghorbani 3.Mahmood Reza Fakhari 4.Milad Eslami 5.Majid Zare 6.Sayed Hossein Navabi 7.Reza Janghorbani 8.Ali Janghorbani 9.Hossein Janghorbani 10.Zohreh Karimpoor 11.Soheyla Eslami 12.Ziba Hafar 13.Shahnaz Same 14.Nazanin Piroozmandan 15.Mohadeseh Alinezha 16.Shahideh Torabi 17.Somayeh Salek 18.Soha Momayez 19.Reyhaneh Dadvand 20.Narjes Zare 21.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Salem Sahid said: "السماء كانت مغطاة بالسحب "
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة 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
Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "وثقت اللجنة الوطنية للاهلة رؤية مستفيظة فى ولايات عديدة من البلد"
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته حاولنا رصد الهلال لكنه لم يرى بالعين المجردة بسبب الغيوم والجو المتقلب وتم رؤيته في المناطق الجنوبية بالعين المجردة . انا ألتقطت عدة صور رجعت لها بعد المراقبة وانتهاء الرصد وجدت الهلال رقيق جدا بالكاد يرى كما بالصور حيث أن مطالب الرؤية شمالا كانت غير كافية عكس جنوب المغرب في الصحراء المغربية الرؤية كانت ممكنة جدا"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from الرباط City in الرباط 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: "أعلنت وزارة الأوقاف عن ثبوت رؤية الهلال ثبوتا شرعيا."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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. Anas Hammouri said: "تمت محاولة رؤية هلال شعبان 1445 هجرياً من مدينة القدس - فلسطين، لكن لم تتم الرؤية بسبب الظروف الجوية الغائمة."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from املج City in املج 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
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon from معرة مصرين City in إدلب 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
Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon said: "الحسابات الفلكية الدقيقة تشير لوجود الهلال فوق الأفق الغربي، لكن السحب التي تغطي الأفق الغربي حالت دون رصده."
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "تعذر رؤية هلال شهر شعبان 1445 بسبب الأجواء المغبرة و الغائمة جهة رصد الهلال."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Khatim 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.23"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي 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. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال لوجود غيوم متقطعة و حالة الأفق الغربي."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Fleetwood City in Lancashire 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 the evening of the 10th of February 2024, I successfully photographed the crescent moon from Fleetwood, Blackpool, UK, using a telescope and an Astro camera. "
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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
Mr. said: "وتم الإستطلاع برفقة أعضاء مرصد الاهلة بحضرموت الأخوة عبدالله غيثان وجاسم الكثيري وعادل بعوان"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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
Sun 11 February 2024
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra 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
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "The moon was clearly seen today in almost all te 16 regions in Ghana"
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
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 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was partly cloudy in York today (11/2/2024) with a dark bank of clouds on the lower horizon so the sunset was not seen. However, soon after I prayed maghrib on the grounds, I was able to see the Shaban Hilal with naked eye, high above the bank of dark clouds for a few minutes (Alhamdulillah) before it was covered up by the moving clouds again."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sun 11 February 2024
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . Egypt
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Libya
10 . Malaysia
11 . Mauritania
12 . Morocco
13 . Oman
14 . Palestine
15 . Qatar
16 . Saudi Arabia
17 . Sudan
18 . Syria
19 . Tunisia
20 . United Arab Emirates
21 . Yemen
Mon 12 February 2024
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Ghana
3 . India
4 . Pakistan
5 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Rajab Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Friday 09 February 2024) at 22:59 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Friday 09 February 2024) and (Thursday 8 February 2024) 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 08 February 2024
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from عين اميناس City in إليوي 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. Amara GUERRAH said: "بفضل تم رصد هلال شهر رجب بوضوح وكان ذلك لحظة بداية التحري قبل شروق الشمس المحلي ب 45 دقيقة ."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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 sunrise. 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 seen by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي 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. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "تمت رؤية الهلال صباح اليوم الخميس 8 فبراير 2024 في تمام الساعة 06:04 بتوقيت مدينة دبي ، وكان ضوء الهلال 5.1% و على ارتفاع 3درجات و بعدهُ عن الشمس 25درجة. و الحمدلله رب العالمين. "
Fri 09 February 2024
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "قمر شهر رجب المتناقص في تمام الساعة (08:20) صباحا، وتم تلوين خلفية القمر بالوان الازرق."
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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rajab 1445 AH was sighted on Friday, February 09, 2024 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear with partly cloudy."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: 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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمـارات City in دبي 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. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال صباح الجمعة ، نظراً لحالة الأفق الشرقي."
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Khatim City in Abu Dhabi 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.1"
