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

Crescent Visibility Reports for Ramadan 1444 (29th of Shaban, Wednesday 22nd March 2023) & Shawwal 1444 (29th 0f Ramadan, Thursday 20th April 2023)**, 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 1444 (29th of Shaban, Wednesday 22nd March 2023)

Settings:-

– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0 m, Zone:4.00

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent : ~ 0.86 days old. = 20.64 hrs old

Set Time difference : approx 48 minutes

The New Moon crescent’s first light will be in conjunction with the Sun on March 21st @ 21:32 UTC+4, and based on the astronomical calculations, the Crescent (Hilal) would be possible to observe with naked eyes or with optical aid on this day. The chances to observe the crescent with naked eye increases towards the south of Oman, Atmospheric conditions will determine the results on this day.

Based on the Astronomical data report, the Sunsets at 6:18 Pm UTC+4@ (269°W), and 7:06 pm @ (267° W) for the Moon which makes out around 48 minuets for the sighting before it sets below the true Horizon.

From this report, it is possible to sight the crescent “Hilal” even with the help of optical Aid (Telescope). The chances increase as we move towards the southwest of the globe and or sighting at a higher altitude. However, it all depends on weather conditions at that place and time. Ramdhan will most probably be on Thursday 23rd March InShaAllah (If God wills), this is what I highly presume will happen according to the past reports and practical sightings.

Crescent Visibility Report for Shawwal 1444 (Thursday 20th April 2023) (29th Ramadan 1444) Based on settings*

This report is based on expectations on Ramadan starting on 23rd March 2023. However if Ramadan started on 24th March 2023, then this report will still be technically valid except the Shawwal sighting day will be on 21st April instead on 20 April 2023. For 20 April, the settings will be different and the moon crescent will be easy visible around the world, except the southern part of the globe in far south American, Australia and New Zealand .

*Settings:-

– OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0 m, Zone:4.00

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent : ~ 0.41 days old. = 9.84 hrs old

Set Time difference : approx 21 minutes

The New Moon crescent’s first light will be in conjunction with the Sun on April 20th @ 08:21 UTC+4, and based on the astronomical calculations, the Crescent (Hilal) would not be possible to sight due to the crescent age very young and very close to the sun in the same azimuth with only 5 degree difference.

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

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.

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

Crescent Visibility  Report for Thul Hijjah 1443 AH (Wednesday 29th June 2022) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1443) Oman date Based on settings*

* Settings:-

The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Wednesday 29th June 2022) at 07:01 UTC+4 / 03:01 UTC.

– 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

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.50 days old. = 12 hrs

Set Time difference : ~29minutes

Based on the Astronomical data report, the Sun sets at 6:57 Pm UTC+4 @ (294° 14’ WNW), and 7:27 pm @ (294°  27′ WNW) for the Moon which makes out only around 29 minutes before each set below the Horizon. It is therefore possible to sight the Crescent on this day in Oman by using optical aids. Subject to atmospheric conditions.

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.

For more information regarding the topic; Please feel free to search this blog above, just type “Hilal” under the search window.

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

Crescent Visibility  Report for Thul Hijjah 1442 AH (Saturday 10th July 2021) (29th of Dhu al-Qidah 1442) Oman date Based on settings*

* Settings:-

The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Saturday 10th July 2021) at 05:25 UTC+4 / 01:25 UTC.

– 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

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.53 days old. = 12.72 hrs

Set Time difference : ~33minutes

Based on the Astronomical data report, the Sun sets at 6:56 Pm UTC+4 @ (294° 40’ W), and 7:29 pm @ (297°  4′ W) for the Moon which makes out only around 33 minutes before each set below the Horizon. It is therefore possible to sight the Crescent on this day in Oman by using opticals aids. Subject to atmospheric conditions.

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.

For more information regarding the topic; Please feel free to search this blog above, just type “Hilal” under the search window.

Is it a SpaceX rocket launch?!  NO

IT’S PARTIAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON: Last night (On July 16th-17th 2019), when the Moon rose over Muscat the Capital city of Sultanate of Oman I took 394 images from the start of lunar eclipse to the end nearing 3hrs @ when the Moon entered into umbra shadow (U1 to U4). Please scroll the pictures for markups. (1) start of Lunar Eclipse @12:01 UTC+4. (2) Peak of Eclipse. Earth shadow covering 65% of the moon. (3) Camera betters replacement, little movement in the tripod shifted the image slightly. (4) The End of Lunar eclipse @2:59 UTC+4 . The last shot I increased the ISO for the foreground, notice increase of the Moon brightness.

The full Moon passed through the shadow of Earth , plunging as much as 65% of the lunar disk into darkness. Only a small amount of the Moon was shadowed when I saw it, “but it was magnificent” .

Sky watchers in Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America saw at least part of the 3 hour eclipse. Only North Americans were excluded.

The next significant lunar eclipse won’t happen until May 2021, so if you missed this one, Mark your calendar .

PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE

On July 16th, the full Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth, off center, producing a partial lunar eclipse. This movie created by space artist Larry Koehn shows how 65% of the lunar disk will fall into darkness during the 3 hour eclipse:

Best seen from Africa, the eclipse is maximum at 21:32 UT. Observers in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia will also witness at least part of the eclipse. North Americans will see none of it–only a normal bright full Moon. Check NASA’s visibility map to find out if you are in the eclipse zone. Wishing you clear skies.

Watch Live today on 10th April 2019, @ 9 am EDT or 13:00 UTC: The Event Horizon Telescope Team Announcing When the world is about to see the first ever photo of a Black Hole. @alma.observatory & @ESOAstronomy

Live video will be available on the following link https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html