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Originally Posted by Mr Q
Sounds like an interesting activity. I hate to put a damper on your idea BUT what about locations in longitude; would people from ME have an edge on all the others? Someone could spot the new Moon crescent along the eastern seaboard up to 4 hours before someone on the west coast could, assuming all were looking for it at/after sunset.  For what it's worth, I'll be looking for it anyways, as I usually do, just for the fun of it  Mr Q |
In April observers on the east coast of Canada reported the earliest naked eye sightings in my New Moon threads placed in several message boards. But it seems that more frequently it is folks in the southwest who are the first North Americans to be able to detect the Moon after it has emerged from the glare of the Sun, and I suspect that will be the case in May unless no one reports until the 6th. If any on the east coast spot the Moon by naked eye on the 5th, they may beat the all time record of 11:40 hrs. The previous record was 14:45 hrs. I wish you well in your attempt, but let’s allow the easterners the first shot at glory.