Daily Archives: February 25, 2024

In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.

Crescent Visibility Reports for Ramadan 1445 (29th of Shaban, Sunday 10th March 2024) & Shawwal 1445 (29th 0f Ramadan, Tuesday 9th April 2024)**, 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 1445 (29th of Shaban, Sunday 10th March 2024)

-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 10th March 2024) at 13:09 UTC+4 

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.22 days old. = 5.28 hrs

Set Time difference : ~10 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. Therefore Shaban will continue its 30 days.

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Crescent Visibility Report for Shawl 1445 (29th of Ramdan, Tuesday 9th April 2024)

-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 (Monday 8th April 2024) at 22:30 UTC+4 

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at Sunset : ~ 0.83 days old. = 19.92 hrs

Set Time difference : ~50 minutes

Based on the Astronomical data report, the Moon crescent (Hilal) will be in the sky after sunset and could be seen by naked eyes in Oman. Therefore Ramdan will most likely be 29 days in Oman, if weather permits.

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.

Results will be published in the comments section below. Please visit International Astronomical Center for detailed results across the globe.

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Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak in advance to Everyone.

May Allah Accept our fasting, Prayers and good deeds. Ameen.

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