2005/10/05

Dear All,

The New Moon was clearly seen from Israel tonight (Wednesday 5^th October 2005). It was first seen with the naked eye by Magdi Shamuel from Eilat at 18:20.

Yesterday, the Moon was seen with great difficulty using 11×80 tripod mounted binoculars from Mt. Hezkiyhau. Other observers from Jerusalem and the Galilee could not see it. The Moon was not seen with the naked eye yesterday.

Next month's New Moon should be visible on Thursday 3^rd November 2005 (unless the sky is very hazy) from Israel and most of the rest of the World. However, the Moon will not be visible from Scandinavia until Saturday 5^th November although there is an outside chance of seeing it from southern Sweden on Friday 4^th November.

On Monday 3^rd October there was a partial eclipse of the Sun in Israel. There will be a lunar eclipse on 17^th October but this will not be visible from Israel but will be visible from the USA. Observers from Israel will have to make do with watching webcams during the day.

Partial solar eclipse (52%) at 13:02 (UTC+3) 2005/10/03 as seen from Maale Adumim, Israel

Happy New Year

Yours,

Roy.

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