How can I find out if the new moon has been sighted?

Is there a way to find out if a new moon has actually been sighted vs. just calculated or predicted.

There is an project called the Islamic Crescents' Observation Project which seems to do just what you're asking.

March 2002, Karen Masters (more by Karen Masters) (Like this Answer)

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