A new crescent moon visibility criteria using circular regression model: a case study of Teluk Kemang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Nazhatulshima Ahmad, Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd Nawawi, Mohd Zambri Zainuddin, Zuhaili Mohd Nasir­, Rossita Mohamad Yunus, Ibrahim Mohamed
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15357/1/15.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15357/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/malay_journals/jilid49bil4_2020/KandunganJilid49Bil4_2020.html
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Many astronomers have studied lunar crescent visibility throughout history. Its importance is unquestionable, especially in determining the local Islamic calendar and the dates of important Islamic events. Different criteria have been used to predict the possible visibility of the crescent moon du...