YHWH's Word from Ancient Times
14 July 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
The fifth new moon is expected to be visible in parts of the United States on 1 August. On 2 August, the fifth new moon is expected to be visible in all locations where the weather allows.
Share your new moon sighting.
| August 1 | August 2 |
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YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
5 July 2019
Blow the shofar! The new moon was visible on 4 July in Australia, Israel and the United States.
| Date | Location | Observers |
| 4 July | Melbourne, Victoria Australia | one |
| 4 July | Jerusalem, Israel | seven |
| 4 July | Lawton, Oklahoma, United States | six |
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
Dear Friends,
The new moon was sighted from Israel this evening, Thursday, 4 July 2019!
On behalf of all of us who rely on these observations, we wish to thank everyone in Israel who looked for the new moon this evening and sent in their observations in a timely manner! The photo at the top of this report was taken by myself from our observation point in Jerusalem this evening. Be sure to keep track of what number month this is, based on when you started the new year.
It has come to my attention that some of you are curious as to why we looked for the new moon last night being that it was only the end of the 28th day of the month, so let me try and explain.
The reason we looked for the new moon last night, even though it was only the end of the 28th day of the month, is that although astronomically a lunar month is either 29 or 30 days, the new moon can be visible 28 days later, if the newmoon of the previous month should have been visible at the end of the 29thday, but wasn’t due to poor atmospheric conditions.
When the new moon should have been visible at the end of the 29th day of the month, but wasn’t due to poor atmospheric conditions, and therefore we have to wait for the following evening to begin the new month, we can end up seeing the next new moon 28 days later, because although only 28 days have passed since we started the new month, it is actually 29 days since the last new moon.
So for example, last month on June 4, 2019 in the evening we went to look for the new moon as usual. As you may recall, we did not end up seeing the newmoon that evening, even though the moon had an illumination of 2.11% and a lag of 69min, and therefore had no choice but to begin the new month the following evening on June 5, 2019. As a result, it so happened that there was a slight possibility that the new moon may have been visible last night, so we went out to look, but we did not see it.
It should be noted that here is nothing wrong with having a 28th day month. In fact, had we seen the new moon last night, we would have begun the newmonth last night, because it is irrelevant that only 28 days had passed since the last time we saw the new moon. Having a 28-day month, just means the beginning of the previous month would have begun a day earlier, were it not for poor atmospheric conditions.
Just to be clear, we did not end up having a 28-day month this month, but I thought it was a good teaching opportunity, as it has happened before, there was a possibility of it happening this month (although it didn’t), and there is of course a possibility of it happening again in the future, so it’s important to understand how a 28-day month happens, and that it’s not a big deal when it does happen. I hope this explanation has been helpful.
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Chodesh Tov! Make it a great month!
Devorah Gordon
Very clear conditions. RJ (1 observer)
Moon sighted high in the sky at 8:58 pm Central Time from Lawton, OK. Shofar sounded! We looked on 7/3/2019 but without success (heavy clouds). WI (6 observers)
21 June 2019
Shalom Alechiem,
The fourth new moon is expected to be visible 3 July in the United States and 4 July in Israel.
Share your new moon sighting.
| 3 July | 4 July |
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YHWH Bless,
J. Adam Meyer
6 June 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
Here in Eastern Australia and Israel, there was no sighting on the new moon on 4 June. 5 June there were no reports but the new moon was likely visible.
| Location | Date | Observer(s) |
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| Jerusalem, Israel | 4 June | no sighting |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 5 June | seven |
| Lawton, Oklahoma, United States | 5 June | three |
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
The new moon was sighted from Israel this evening, Wednesday, 5 June 2019!
* From Jerusalem by Devorah Gordon at 7:45 pm, Karen Andrews, and Tina Jenkins.
* From Eilat by Lukas Michael Schneider, together with his sons Alon and Lior.
On behalf of all of us who rely on these observations, we wish to thank everyone in Israel who looked for the new moon this evening and sent in their observations in a timely manner.
Chodesh Tov! Make it a great month!
Devorah Gordon
Jerusalem, Israel
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Very clear, beautiful new moon sighted at 8:58 pm central time (US) below a layer of clouds. WI (3 observers)
At the time of this writing, we are not aware of any positive new moon sightings from Israel this evening (4 June 2019), even though the moon had an illumination of 2.11% and a lag of 69min. The photo at the top of this report was taken by myself from our observation point in Jerusalem this evening.
I will, of course, send out an update should any positive confirmations come in later. However, if no positive reports come in from tonight’s observation:
For those who began last month on May 6, 2019 in the evening, tonight is the end of the 29th day of the month and therefore tomorrow evening would be the beginning of the new month by default.
For those who began last month on May 7, 2019 in the evening, tonight is the end of the 28th day of the month, and therefore you would want to check and see whether the new moon will be sighted tomorrow evening.
For the sake of those who began last month on May 7, 2019 in the evening, we will go out and look again tomorrow evening for the moon.
On behalf of all of us who rely on these reports, we wish to thank everyone in Israel who looked for the new moon this evening!
Regardless of which day you will be starting the month, make sure to make it a great one!
Devorah Gordon
Jerusalem, Israel
7 May 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
The second new moon was visible in Australia and the United States on 6 May. Here in eastern Australia, there was no sighting due to weather. Israel didn’t report the new moon being visible on 6 May so 7 May was the new moon as the 30th day since the last new moon.
| Location | Date | Observer(s) |
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| Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 6 May | two |
| Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America | 6 May | four |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 7 May | not defined |
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
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Cloudy but still seen. RJ (2 observers)
Crescent moon sighted on 5/6/2019 at 8:35 pm between clouds in the western sky. Within approximately 10 minutes, the clouds had blocked the moon. WI (4 observers)
At the time of this writing, we are not aware of any positive new moon sightings from Israel this evening, even though the moon should have been easily visible (Ill 3.44% Lag 94 min) were it not for the heavy cloud and dust coverage on the horizon throughout the country.
I will, of course, send out an update should any positive confirmations come in later. However, if no positive reports come in from tonight’s observation:
For those who began this last month on April 6, 2019 in the evening, based on the one witness we had, then this evening May 6, 2019 is the end of the 30thday of the previous month and therefore the beginning of the new month by default.
For those who decided to disregard the one witness we had and began last month on April 7, 2019 in the evening, then this evening May 6, 2019 is the end of the 29th day of the previous month and so you would presumably begin the new month tomorrow May 7, 2019 in the evening. Interestingly, but not necessarily a problem, in doing so you will in all likelihood have a 28-day month, as the next new moon is expected to be visible on June 4, 2019 (Ill 2.11% Lag 69 min).
On behalf of all of us who rely on these reports, we wish to thank everyone in Israel who looked for the new moon this evening and sent in their observations in a timely manner.
Regardless of which day you will be starting the month, make it a great one!
Chodesh Tov!
Devorah Gordon
Jerusalem, Israel
6 April 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
The new moon was reported by one faithful observer in Israel. Appeared that there was significant cloud cover in some areas of Israel. Additionally, barley in the Aviv and riper stages have been observed in Israel.
Here in Australia the new moon wasn’t sighted even though it was marginally probable with perfect conditions. The sky was clear but their was a heavy haze in the bottom 10% of the sky along the horizon.
| Location | Date | Observer(s) |
| Israel | 6 April | one |
| Shelly beach, KZN, South Africa | 6 April | four |
| Westminster, Maryland, United States | 6 April | two |
| Lawton, Oklahoma, United States | 6 April | six |
| Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, United States | 6 April | eight to twelve |
| Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 7 April | five |
| Canberra, ACT, Australia | 7 April | two |
| Snowflake, Arizona, United States | 7 April | one |
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
Sliver sighted 18h35 very clear just above the horizon, clouds above the sliver. FC (4 observers)
There was considerable cloudiness in the West after sundown, but at about 8:00 EDT the clouds moved to where the moon was visible and at about 8:15 it was unobscured and beautiful. There is a bit of earthshine on the darkened part of the moon visible in the picture. JMG (2 observers)
The extremely thin crescent was sighted at 7:58 pm between the clouds. As the clouds moved away, the crescent became strikingly clear and beautiful. Shofars sounded in Lawton, OK! JI (6 observers)
About 10 or 12 at Yahweh’s free Brethren, Bethel Pa about 8pm after Shabbath, 6th april. Very easy to see. WS (10 – 12 observers)
No sighting in eastern Australia. JAM
New moon easily sighted about 5 minutes before sunset. JAM (2 observers)
Cloudy, but easily visible. RJ (5 observers)
I first checked the western horizon around 7:40 PM (AZ Standard Time. Note: daylight savings time is not utilized in AZ; therefore, AZ time is essentially the same as Pacific Time during this time of year). I thought I was too late to look for the moon; the sky was very dark and a low cloud bank was on the western horizon. Fortunately, I examined the western skies again at almost 8:00 PM, and there was a very narrow opening between the western skyline and the base of the cloud bank. Behold, the new moon was visible for 5 to 10 minutes, as a very narrow crescent. The moon was easy to discern with the naked eye, and the crescent was fully set at 8:03 PM. KR (1 observer)
17 March 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
The Aviv new moon is expected to be visible 6 April in most locations. Aviv barley is also expected as the current states were head emergence to flowering. This will easily reach the parchable stage by mid-April.
Share your new moon sighting.
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
15 March 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
The last reports were delayed as I was travelling. That said I was unable to see the new moon due to heavy cloud cover and rain in San Francisco.
| Location | Date | Observers |
| Israel | 8 March | Day 30 |
| Costa Rica, United States, and Canada | 7 March | 2 observers |
| Israel | 7 March | None, day 29 |
Depending on who you ask there were a couple of different thoughts on Aviv. My take on it is that the barley was in Aviv only in small samples, but the head emergence to flowering stages was the most common. Israel has been experiencing rain which has delayed the maturity of the crops. Will head emergence to flowering stages be parchable in two weeks, it seems unlikely. For these reasons, I believe that YHWH is guiding me to April for Aviv.
https://mailchi.mp/7a206dd3882a/2019-aviv-report-6-march-2019
https://mailchi.mp/c5c5384eaff5/this-is-not-barley
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
No moon sighted. Clear sky except for where the new moon should be. Plane trails in a checkerboard covering that view of the sky. Based upon reports from Israel and https://www.abibofgod.com/abib-reports-2019 our family will be observing the Spring Holy Days this month. Happy New Year and a blessed time to Yahweh’s children during the spring appointed times. Yahweh
This would have been the automatic date for most locations as the new moon was not visible in most locations on the 7th of March. Exceptions for Costa Rica, Canada, and United States where sightings were reported on the 7th of March.
8 February 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer
Small sliver close to horizon. TH (2 Observers 5 February)
4 February 2019
Shalom Aleichem,
The twelfth new moon is expected to be visible 5 February in the Americas and 6 February for most other locations depending on the weather. Share your new moon sighting.
The question following this new moon will be whether the Aviv new moon will be early March or April. Stay tuned as we get closer.
YHWH bless,
J. Adam Meyer