Observed Biblical Calendar: ARCHIVED Current Renewed Moon Report
1st Renewed Moon of 2016-2017
Latest update (as of March 24, 2016 12:00 AM UTC)
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The two methods did not align, as expected, for this renewed moon cycle.
The Global observation was first seen at Darwin, Australia , east of Israel.
Because the count was 29 days from the previous sighting and the moon was not seen within Israel, the Israel-based methodology requires the month to be delayed by one additional day.
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Archived Report
The first report for the 1st new moon of the year came from the region of Darwin & Perth, Australia on Friday evening, April 8th followed by Colombo, Sri Lanka and points westward. Israel-based observers; however, had several reports of haze in the region making it too difficult for any visual confirmation (Nehemia Gordon and the Israeli New Moon Society). Therefore, those that follow an Israel restricted method will delay their month until the following evening, April 9th, by default. There were confirmed sightings, though, the following evening.
NOTE: Sightings are presented based on eyewitness reports without regard to their personal beliefs or affiliations. Steps are taken to help assure reports are accurate and truthful.
Visibility Map (April 8, 2016)
Red dot: Confirmed sighting location
X Yellow X: No confirmed sightings or reports from within Israel
Dotted white line: Renewed Moon day boundary (Global-based, westward transition)
Next Visibility Map (May 7, 2016)
Orange dot: First expected global location for sightings
? Yellow ?: Sighting within Israel is questionable for that date
Dotted white line: Expected Renewed Moon day boundary (Global-based, westward transition)
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