Observed Biblical Calendar: ARCHIVED Current Renewed Moon Report
1st Renewed Moon of 2019-2020
Latest update (as of April 6, 2019 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 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia , east of Israel.
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Archived Report
The first report for the 1st new moon of the year came from the region of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia on Saturday evening, April 6th followed by Brisbane , Melbourne & Perth, Australia and points westward. There has been a lone report from Israel-based observers this same evening, but there were no known secondary reports made for confirmation. Many will follow the rules of two witnesses making tomorrow, April 7th, the start of the month for them, by default.
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 6, 2019)
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 6, 2019 ← May 5, 2019)
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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