Observed Biblical Calendar: ARCHIVED Current Renewed Moon Report
1st Renewed Moon of 2017-2018
Latest update (as of March 27, 2017 12:00 AM UTC)
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The two methods align for this renewed moon cycle, although the reported dates differ, because the first global sighting occurred west of Israel.
The Global observation was first seen at Lake Murray, South Carolina , west of Israel.
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Archived Report
The first report for the 1st new moon of the year came from the region of Lake Murray, South Carolina on Tuesday evening, March 28th followed by Spring Hill, Florida and points westward. Israel-based observers did not have confirmation until the following evening, March 29th - also the end of the 30th day. The moon could be seen via a live telecast on YouTube by JerusalemSaints: https://renewedmoon.com/images/CaptureJerusalem20170329.JPG
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Visibility Map (March 29, 2017 ← March 28, 2017)
Red dot: Confirmed sighting location
Dotted white line: Renewed Moon day boundary (Global-based, westward transition)
Next Visibility Map (April 27, 2017)
Orange dot: First expected global location for sightings
Yellow dot: Sightings are expected in Israel on that date
Dotted white line: Expected Renewed Moon day boundary (Global-based, westward transition)
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