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Crescent Visibility Report for Thul Hijjah 1447 AH (Sunday 17th May 2026) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1447) Oman date Based on settings*
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Saturday 16th May 2026) at 00:10 UTC+4
-OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0, Zone:4.00
| Timing: (17th/05/2026) @18:00:00 | Sun | Moon |
| Rise | 05:22:53 | 05:24:32 |
| Transit | 12:02:00 | 12:28:35 |
| Set | 18:41:21 | 19:37:10 |
| Azimuth (Degree)@18:00 | 287° 42.968′ | 291° 13.325′ |
| Altitude (Degree)@18:00 | 8° 11.644′ | 18° 27.804′ |
Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.78 days old. = 18.72 hrs
Set Time difference : ~56minutes
According to the astronomical data report, the Sun sets at 6:41 PM (UTC+4) at an azimuth of 287° 42.968′ WNW, followed by the Moon setting at 7:37 PM at 291° 13.325′ WNW. This results in a lag time of approximately 56 minutes between the two events. While it is technically possible to sight the crescent Moon on this day in Oman by naked eyes, subject to atmospheric conditions at the sighting area.
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
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