In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
Crescent Visibility Report for Thul Hijjah 1444 AH (Sunday 18th June 2023) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1444) Oman date Based on settings*
-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
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Sunday 18th June 2023) at 08:48 UTC+4
Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.42 days old. = 10.08 hrs
Set Time difference : ~28 minutes
Based on the Astronomical data report, the Moon crescent will be in the sky after sunset, however, its not possible to sight the crescent because the age is so young at sunset time and both Altitude and Azimuth are less than 6° away from the Sun.
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
For record: It was reported to follow SA, but not seen on the sighting day.