Ahmad Zarkoni

Ahmad Zarkoni

scientist Indonesia

Ahmad Zarkoni, 50, is a lunar observer at the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Malang, Indonesia. He has been associated with BMKG since 1999 and joined the lunar observation team at the Malang Geophysical Station in 2007. His role involves monitoring the crescent moon (hilal) to determine the beginning of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Zarkoni expressed his excitement about participating in lunar observations, noting the thrill and challenges posed by weather conditions that can obscure the moon's visibility.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
565,716
Power
2,314$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Indonesia 2 8.00 0.21% +0% 273,523,615 565,716 $1,119,000 2,314$
Totals 2 273,523,615 565,716 $1,119,000 2,314$
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Recent Mentions

Indonesia Indonesia: Ahmad Zarkoni is a lunar observer from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) involved in determining the start of Ramadan. 8

Kompas: Penasaran Mengamati Hilal Awal Ramadhan

Indonesia Indonesia: Ahmad Zarkoni is one of the observers from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) involved in the observation of the new moon for Ramadan. 8

Kompas: Penasaran Mengamati Hilal Awal Ramadhan