Monthly Archives: May 2024

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

Crescent Visibility  Report for Thul Hijjah 1445 AH (Thursday 6th June 2024) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1445) Oman date Based on settings*

 -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 (Thursday 6th June 2023) at 16:47 UTC+4 

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.06 days old. = 1.44 hrs

Set Time difference : ~9 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 even using optical aid, 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.

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

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