The sliver of the crescent New Moon was reported observed in Israel on the evening of 18 July 2023 just after sunset (read here and here). This normally would make the first day of the fifth month of the Biblical New Year from sunset as observed from Jerusalem, Israel on 18 July to the sunset on 19 July 2023, which many accepted.
Review of the location and time that the new moon was reported as being sighted using the program called Stellarium indicates the moon's age was 0.9 days old, it was at 0.9% illumination, and at about 1 degree 20 minutes above zero horizon - making it extremely unlikely/difficult to be observed by the unaided eyesight of an individual. Based on this review and the numerous non-sighting reports from within Israel, chose 19 July to 20 July to start the fifth month on. This means the forth month closes out on a full, normal 30 day period.
Below is a calendar that reflects God’s appointed Holy Days (Leviticus 23, Numbers 28-29) based on the confirmed observation of the New Moon within Israel by more than two witnesses. Take it upon yourself to prove and validate these appointed Holy Days yourself, to "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
If you question why this is the Fifth Month of the Biblical New Year, read this post.
The next New Moon is predicted to be visible in Israel on 17 August 2023, just after sunset. You can review predictive data and illustrative charts on multiple websites, some listed below at:
Her Majesty’s Nautical Almanac Office Websurf 2.0
In-The-Sky.org provides Moon ephemeris data
Israeli Society for the View of the New Moon or the Biblical Calendar Society
If you desire to use real-time simulated data to observe the predicted New Moon cycle, it is available in a program called Stellarium. Stellarium is free to download and use.
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