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.
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.
Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak in advance to Everyone.
May Allah Accept our fasting, Prayers and good deeds. Ameen.
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Mundhir
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Crescent Visibility Result for Ramadan 1445 (29th of Shaban, Sunday 10th March 2024)
The observation took place in Muscat, observation started before Sunset until Moonset @ 18:23 UTC+4. Weather was pleasant around 25dC, with relative humidity at 78% after the very recent rains, Winds at around 4.4km/h. The crescent was not seen either by naked eyes or by didicated binoculars. In additional, the Planet Mercury was not seen either by naked eyes or by binoculars at the time of Moonset @18:23 UTC+4, however I was able to sight planet Jupiter clearly with naked eyes. Anyway, Ramdhan kareem
Crescent Visibility Result for Shwwal1445 (29th of Ramdhan,
Tuesday 9th April 2024)
The observation took place in Muscat, observation started before Sunset until Moonset @ 18:15 UTC+4. Weather was slightly pleasant around 32dC, with relative humidity at 21% with slight breeze at around 1.7km/h. The crescent was seen by telescope and photographed through iPhone’s camera.