Old Cresent Moon of Ramadan
The Dark Moon, or astronomically defined as last visible crescent of a waning Moon, was observed this morning today, Sunday, 27 Ramadan 1445 (April 07, 2024).
It was observed shortly after sunrise, signaling the end of the lunar cycle and soon bids farewell to Ramadan.
The 27.5-day old moon appeared above the eastern horizon, at 24° separation with the sun, 4% illuminated and hardly visible to the naked eye.
In the next 2 days, the moon will reach conjunction or Ijtimak on Tuesday, 29 Ramadan, April 09, at 02:21 a.m., coinciding with a total solar eclipse that is not visible in Brunei.
📸 CCD Image of Dark Moon [AR152 ASI1600MC f6.5, Stacked 2283 microseconds x 20 frames] on Sunday, April 07, 2024, at 7.55 a.m. by The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) from Mini Observatory, Keriam.
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The Dark Moon, or astronomically defined as last visible crescent of a waning Moon, was observed this morning today, Sunday, 27 Ramadan 1445 (April 07, 2024).
It was observed shortly after sunrise, signaling the end of the lunar cycle and soon bids farewell to Ramadan.
The 27.5-day old moon appeared above the eastern horizon, at 24° separation with the sun, 4% illuminated and hardly visible to the naked eye.
In the next 2 days, the moon will reach conjunction or Ijtimak on Tuesday, 29 Ramadan, April 09, at 02:21 a.m., coinciding with a total solar eclipse that is not visible in Brunei.
📸 CCD Image of Dark Moon [AR152 ASI1600MC f6.5, Stacked 2283 microseconds x 20 frames] on Sunday, April 07, 2024, at 7.55 a.m. by The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) from Mini Observatory, Keriam.
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A once-in-a-lifetime Green Comet spotted from Brunei for the first time in 70 years
A cosmic wanderer about triple the size of Mount Everest offically cataloged as 12P/Pons-Brooks is now visible in Brunei Darussalam for the first time in more than seven decades – and it won’t be returning again until 2095.
The comet was clearly captured even on a small digital (smartphone) camera, and should be an easy target using binoculars or a telescope. Comet 12P displays a bright fuzzy green colour coma and a fascinating tail.
It is currently visible very low on the western horizon in the evening twilight. It is expected to become even brighter in the coming weeks as the comet approaches the sun on April 21, 2024.
Is the comet up in the sky now? Use online live chart to track come Pons-Brooks in Brunei via https://www.bruneiastronomy.org/starchart/
📸 Comet Pons-Brooks from Tutong on April 08, 2024, by the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD).
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A cosmic wanderer about triple the size of Mount Everest offically cataloged as 12P/Pons-Brooks is now visible in Brunei Darussalam for the first time in more than seven decades – and it won’t be returning again until 2095.
The comet was clearly captured even on a small digital (smartphone) camera, and should be an easy target using binoculars or a telescope. Comet 12P displays a bright fuzzy green colour coma and a fascinating tail.
It is currently visible very low on the western horizon in the evening twilight. It is expected to become even brighter in the coming weeks as the comet approaches the sun on April 21, 2024.
Is the comet up in the sky now? Use online live chart to track come Pons-Brooks in Brunei via https://www.bruneiastronomy.org/starchart/
📸 Comet Pons-Brooks from Tutong on April 08, 2024, by the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD).
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A Cosmic Hari Raya Tonight!
Skywatchers in Brunei will be treated to a beautiful spectacle at nightfall today, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, when the young 40-hour old Syawal crescent moon aligns itself to the upper left of the bright planet Jupiter in the western sky.
If the sky is clear, the celestial pair, which may be seen together with binoculars, will be visible when the sky gets a little darker. To the 10 degrees northeast of them is the nebulous Pleiades star cluster, also known as Messier 45 (Seven Sisters).
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Skywatchers in Brunei will be treated to a beautiful spectacle at nightfall today, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, when the young 40-hour old Syawal crescent moon aligns itself to the upper left of the bright planet Jupiter in the western sky.
If the sky is clear, the celestial pair, which may be seen together with binoculars, will be visible when the sky gets a little darker. To the 10 degrees northeast of them is the nebulous Pleiades star cluster, also known as Messier 45 (Seven Sisters).
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تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُم
Daytime Crescent of Syawal was first spotted from Brunei Darussalam today, April 10, 2024, at 4 pm.
The 1.7 day old crescent was 3% lit and separated at 21° to the sun.
The Islamic day of 1st Syawal 1445H in Brunei begins at sunset (maghrib) today and ends at the next sunset.
Eid Mubarak to all!
📸 The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) at Mini Observatory in Keriam, Tutong.
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Daytime Crescent of Syawal was first spotted from Brunei Darussalam today, April 10, 2024, at 4 pm.
The 1.7 day old crescent was 3% lit and separated at 21° to the sun.
The Islamic day of 1st Syawal 1445H in Brunei begins at sunset (maghrib) today and ends at the next sunset.
Eid Mubarak to all!
📸 The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) at Mini Observatory in Keriam, Tutong.
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Horned Comet in Bruneian skies
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is nicknamed “devil comet” for its unusual pointy shape. Just a week before its closest approach to the Sun (perihelion), the comet was photographed last night, April 14, 2024, from Tutong, which evidently displayed two distinct “horns” of gas and ice.
Comet 12P is a Halley-type periodic comet with an orbital period of about 71.3 years. In 2024, the icy wanderer is speeding through the inner solar system and expected to reach its maximum brightness, potentially becoming visible to the naked eye during the perihelion.
However, bright twilight and moonlight may wash out the comet’s brilliance, so skywatchers may need binoculars or telescopes to catch a glimpse.
Visit www.bruneiastronomy.org for real-time starchart and comet hunting tips.
Photos on April 14, 2024, by The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD)
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Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is nicknamed “devil comet” for its unusual pointy shape. Just a week before its closest approach to the Sun (perihelion), the comet was photographed last night, April 14, 2024, from Tutong, which evidently displayed two distinct “horns” of gas and ice.
Comet 12P is a Halley-type periodic comet with an orbital period of about 71.3 years. In 2024, the icy wanderer is speeding through the inner solar system and expected to reach its maximum brightness, potentially becoming visible to the naked eye during the perihelion.
However, bright twilight and moonlight may wash out the comet’s brilliance, so skywatchers may need binoculars or telescopes to catch a glimpse.
Visit www.bruneiastronomy.org for real-time starchart and comet hunting tips.
Photos on April 14, 2024, by The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD)
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The Syawal Full Moon in 2024 occurred at 7:49 a.m. (Brunei Time), Wednesday, April 24.
From Brunei Darussalam, look to the east just shortly after sunset to see the moon begins to cross the sky all night.
The phenomenon of a Full Moon happens when our planet, Earth, is precisely positioned between the Sun and the Moon. Such alignment at this lunar phase causes the entire side of the Moon that faces us reflects sunlight with almost 100% illumination.
Full moons occur every 29.5 days or so, as the moon moves to the side of Earth directly opposite the sun.
Time to snap the lunar surface tonight!
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From Brunei Darussalam, look to the east just shortly after sunset to see the moon begins to cross the sky all night.
The phenomenon of a Full Moon happens when our planet, Earth, is precisely positioned between the Sun and the Moon. Such alignment at this lunar phase causes the entire side of the Moon that faces us reflects sunlight with almost 100% illumination.
Full moons occur every 29.5 days or so, as the moon moves to the side of Earth directly opposite the sun.
Time to snap the lunar surface tonight!
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Watch red supergiant star Antares & star cluster M4 pass behind the moon.
Special astronomical phenomena in the constellation Scorpius are set to take place tomorrow night, April 26, 2024, until dawn:
▪️The bright star in the heart of Scorpius Al Niyat (in Arabic means “the arteries”) is at closest separation 0.3° with the Moon at 22:45 on Apr 26.
▪️The closest globular cluster to our solar system M4 will be occulted by the Moon from 01:14 until 03:11 on Apr 27.
▪️Bright Antares will disappear behind the moon's bright limb at 05:31 on Apr 27. The next similar occurrence Antares Lunar Occultation visible in Brunei Darussalam is on March 04, 2043
🔭Binoculars or a telescope will probably be needed to enjoy watching these celestial events.
Clear skies!
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Special astronomical phenomena in the constellation Scorpius are set to take place tomorrow night, April 26, 2024, until dawn:
▪️The bright star in the heart of Scorpius Al Niyat (in Arabic means “the arteries”) is at closest separation 0.3° with the Moon at 22:45 on Apr 26.
▪️The closest globular cluster to our solar system M4 will be occulted by the Moon from 01:14 until 03:11 on Apr 27.
▪️Bright Antares will disappear behind the moon's bright limb at 05:31 on Apr 27. The next similar occurrence Antares Lunar Occultation visible in Brunei Darussalam is on March 04, 2043
🔭Binoculars or a telescope will probably be needed to enjoy watching these celestial events.
Clear skies!
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