The difference between Geocentric Moon Phases and Topocentric Moon Phases
Abstract
The Paper explains the difference between Geocentric Moon Phases and Topocentric Moon Phases, and it deeply discusses the wane phase. It also mentions the reasons of importance of using Topocentric Conjunction rather than Geocentric Conjunction by the persons in charge of preparing the official calendars in the Islamic Countries. Lastly the paper lists tables for Geocentric Moon Phases during the period 2004 AD - 2014 AD, and the Topocentric Moon Phases as seen from Kuala Lumpur, Mecca, and Washington DC during the period 2004 AD - 2014 AD.
- Publication:
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Applications of Astronomical Calculations to Islamic Issues
- Pub Date:
- December 2006
- Bibcode:
- 2006aaci.book...35O
- Keywords:
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- Moon Phase