In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
Crescent Visibility Reports for Ramadan 1444 (29th of Shaban, Wednesday 22nd March 2023) & Shawwal 1444 (29th 0f Ramadan, Thursday 20th April 2023)**, Based on settings*
These technical reports are made only for sighting assistance, No final conclusions are made until the Moon Crescent sighting has been taken place. Please follow the government official announcement
Crescent Visibility Report for Ramadan 1444 (29th of Shaban, Wednesday 22nd March 2023)
Settings:-
– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0 m, Zone:4.00
Timing (22nd/03/2023) @18:00:00 UTC+4
Sun
Moon
Rise
06:09:03
6:36:32
Transit
12:13:33
12:50:24
Set
18:18:11
19:06:53
Azimuth(Degree)@18:00
~269°16.537`
~267°18.311`
Altitude (Degree) @18:00
~3° 32.407`
~13° 56.644`
Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent : ~ 0.86 days old. = 20.64 hrs old
Set Time difference : approx 48 minutes
The New Moon crescent’s first light will be in conjunction with the Sun on March 21st @ 21:32 UTC+4, and based on the astronomical calculations, the Crescent (Hilal) would be possible to observe with naked eyes or with optical aid on this day. The chances to observe the crescent with naked eye increases towards the south of Oman, Atmospheric conditions will determine the results on this day.
Based on the Astronomical data report, the Sunsets at 6:18 Pm UTC+4@ (269°W), and 7:06 pm @ (267° W) for the Moon which makes out around 48 minuets for the sighting before it sets below the true Horizon.
From this report, it is possible to sight the crescent “Hilal” even with the help of optical Aid (Telescope). The chances increase as we move towards the southwest of the globe and or sighting at a higher altitude. However, it all depends on weather conditions at that place and time. Ramdhan will most probably be on Thursday 23rd March InShaAllah (If God wills), this is what I highly presume will happen according to the past reports and practical sightings.
Looking at the sky west after Sunset on 22nd March 2023, the planets Jupiter & Venus are clearly visible above the moon crescent.
Crescent Visibility Report for Shawwal 1444 (Thursday 20th April 2023) (29th Ramadan 1444) Based on settings*
This report is based on expectations on Ramadan starting on 23rd March 2023. However if Ramadan started on 24th March 2023, then this report will still be technically valid except the Shawwal sighting day will be on 21st April instead on 20 April 2023. For 20 April, the settings will be different and the moon crescent will be easy visible around the world, except the southern part of the globe in far south American, Australia and New Zealand .
The Crescent will set on 19:51 UTC+4. Age: 33.84 hrs
*Settings:-
– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0 m, Zone:4.00
Timing20th/04/2023) @18:00:00 UTC+4
Sun
Moon
Rise
5:41:37
5:43:21
Transit
12:05:31
12:14:47
Set
18:29:38
18:50:38
Azimuth(Degree)@18:00
~280°57.463`
~280°0.250`
Altitude (Degree) @18:00
~5° 57.532`
~10° 8.601`
Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent : ~ 0.41 days old. = 9.84 hrs old
Set Time difference : approx 21 minutes
The New Moon crescent’s first light will be in conjunction with the Sun on April 20th @ 08:21 UTC+4, and based on the astronomical calculations, the Crescent (Hilal) would not be possible to sight due to the crescent age very young and very close to the sun in the same azimuth with only 5 degree difference.
The Sky looking West on 20th April 2023. Planet Venus inline above
These technical reports are made only for sighting assistance, No final conclusions are made until the Moon Crescent sighting has been taken place. Please follow the government official announcement
Results will be published in the comments section below. Please visit International Astronomical Center for detailed results across the globe.
Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak in advance to Everyone.
May Allah Accept our fasting, Prayers and good deeds. Ameen.
Mundhir