In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
Crescent Visibility Report for Thul Hijjah 1443 AH (Wednesday 29th June 2022) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1443) Oman date Based on settings*
* Settings:-
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Wednesday 29th June 2022) at 07:01 UTC+4 / 03:01 UTC.
– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0, Zone:4.00
– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0, Zone:4.00
| Timing: (29th/06/2022) @18:30:00 | Sun | Moon |
| Rise | 05:22:39 | 05:16:45 |
| Transit | 12:09:57 | 12:22:03 |
| Set | 18:57:57 | 19:27:27 |
| Azimuth (Degree)@18:30 | 293° 14.219′ | 294° 27.030′ |
| Altitude (Degree)@18:30 | 5° 0.101′ | 10° 32.892′ |
Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.50 days old. = 12 hrs
Set Time difference : ~29minutes
Based on the Astronomical data report, the Sun sets at 6:57 Pm UTC+4 @ (294° 14’ WNW), and 7:27 pm @ (294° 27′ WNW) for the Moon which makes out only around 29 minutes before each set below the Horizon. It is therefore possible to sight the Crescent on this day in Oman by using optical aids. Subject to atmospheric conditions.
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