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When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?


The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Friday 07 December 2018) at 07:20 UT.

Sighting the new crescent on (Friday 07 December 2018) and (Saturday 8 December 2018) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-

Friday 07 December 2018


Saturday 8 December 2018

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 09 December 2018 and in the Western Region will be on Saturday 08 December 2018. 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.





Rabee' Al-Aakher Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results




Fri 07 December 2018



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 clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God
Rabee' Al-Aakher 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: Friday, 12/07/2018
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 20*90 binoculars, One set of 25*100 binoculars, One compass.
Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy 
Horizon obstacles: about 2°
Apparent Sunset: 16:47
Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular.
Observers:
1.Zinat Ghermezi 2.Roya Ghermezi 3.Masoomeh Hafar 4.Zahra Fallahi 5.Abdolreza Gholami  6.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 7.Reza Janghorbani 8.Ali Janghorbani 9.Hossein Janghorbani
"



Morocco


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in إقليم: تاوريرت 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 not sought by CCD Imaging



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الشرق City in الناضور 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. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "بالصور عدم ثبوت رؤية هلال ربيع الثاني 1440 بمدينة الناظور حيث قامت المندوبية الاقليمية لوزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الاسلامية بالناظور بمراقبة مع مشاركة جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر.
وقد توصلت الجمعية بصور تثبت عدم رؤيته في عدة مدن مغربية: طنجة -وجدة -تاوريرت-العيون..."



Oman


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Obseravtory City in Muscat State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "We used several telescopes from different locations and the weather was very clear, and we could not sight the crescent Moon."



South Africa


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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. Abdurrazak Ebrahim said: "This report from Dr Ebrahim, Secretary of the Crescent Observer's Society of South Africa"



United Kingdom


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from Leeds City in West Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I was travelling in Leeds today and it was totally cloudy, so was the whole Yorkshire region"



Sat 08 December 2018



Germany


1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "I could not see the old crescent in the days before conjunction due to bad weather. After conjunction the weather forecast for the evening was also bad so i did a daytime observation before noon. The imaging system clearly showed the wide crescent."



Hungary


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Csém City in Komárom 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



Indonesia


1 . 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1440 was not seen on Saturday, 8 December 2018 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Katitang Juwiring Klaten, and Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. 

The moon was captured from Palu Sulawesi by BMKG Team and Pelabuhanratu West Java by Kemenag Team.

The 1st of Rabiul Akhir 1440 AH will be on Sunday, Dec 9, 2019."



Iran


1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God
Rabee' Al-Aakher 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, 12/08/2018
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 set of 7*50 binoculars,   One compass.
Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy
Horizon obstacles: about 2°
Apparent Sunset: 16:47
Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Reza Janghorbani at 16:57, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Reza Janghorbani at 17:10, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently.
Observers:
1.Ziba Hafar 2.Zahra Fallahi 3.Reza Janghorbani 4.Ali Janghorbani 5.Hossein Janghorbani
"



Morocco


1 . 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 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. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was 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. Mohammad Aamir said: "New moon was not sighted anywhere in Kathmandu. We received sighting report from India. On that basis we will have tomorrow 09-12-2018 the first day of Rabii Al-Thani."



Saudi Arabia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Faisal Parekh from Sadus City in Arriyadh State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Faisal Parekh said: "Horizon was cloudy but moon was above the clouds"



2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from Medina City in Sewerqia 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "it was so easy to image this crescent .
i managed to catch it with a new camera and software 
i used asi 178 and sharp cap pro software 
aod was 0.06 very good sky 
"



United Kingdom


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was totally cloudy and rainy in York today and so was many other places in the UK according to the UK Meteorological Office weather forecast. However, we have successfully sighted the crescent moon in the past when the cloud was moving with the wind, so it is worth making a sighting attempt even if it’s cloudy."




The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries



Sat 08 December 2018


1 . Saudi Arabia


Sun 09 December 2018


1 . Indonesia
2 . Iran
3 . Morocco
4 . Nepal
5 . Oman
6 . South Africa
7 . United Kingdom


When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?


The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Friday 07 December 2018) at 07:20 UT.

Sighting the OLD crescent on (Friday 07 December 2018) and (Thursday 6 December 2018) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-

Friday 07 December 2018


Thursday 6 December 2018




Rabee' Al-Awwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results




Thu 06 December 2018



Indonesia


1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Adi Damanhuri from Depok City in West Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging



2 . 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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rabiul Awal 1440 AH was not sighted on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia.

The sky was very hazy and partly cloudy."



Saudi Arabia


1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from Sewerqia City in Madina 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "I did an experimental observation using my Zwo asi 178 color camera and sharp cap pro , i managed to image the old crescent immediately and i was so lucky that my sky AOD was 0.01 !!! its almost perfect like European sky ! and its so rare to have these values in our Arab region ."



2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from ABHA City in Asir State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "Easily seen and was seen for around 25min before sunrise."



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