In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
Crescent Visibility Report for Thul Hijjah 1441 AH (Tuesday 21st July 2020) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1441) Based on settings*
* Settings:-
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 20th July 2020) at 21:41 UTC+4 / 05:41 UTC.
– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0, Zone:4.00
| Timing: (21st/07/2020) @18:00:00 | Sun  | Moon  |
| Rise | 05:31:35 | 05:53:40 |
| Transit | 12:12:54 | 12:50:05 |
| Set | 18:54:01 | 19:43:20 |
| Azimuth (Degree)@17:00 | 282° 41.484′ | 280° 4.992′ |
| Altitude (Degree)@17:00 | 24° 6.241′ | 33° 59.992′ |
Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.85 days old. = 20.4 hrs
Set Time difference : ~49 minutes
Based on the Astronomical data report, the Sun sets at 6:54 Pm UTC+4 @ (282° 41.484′ W), and 7:43 pm @ (280° 4.992′ W) for the Moon which makes out only around 49 minutes before each set below the Horizon. It is therefore possible to sight the Crescent on this day in Oman but with difficulty by using naked eyes.
Please note that this technical report is for sighting purposes only and does not involve in any official declaration of the month, please follow the government announcement in your country.
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Mundhir