@hebcal/core 6.1.0 → 6.2.0

package/dist/src/zmanim.d.ts

@@ -136,12 +136,13 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      * the result is not impacted by elevation.
      */
     misheyakirMachmir(): Date;
+    private getShaahZmanisBasedZmanZdt;
     /**
      * Utility method for using elevation-aware sunrise/sunset
      * @private
      * @param hours
      */
-    getShaahZmanisBasedZman(hours: number): Date;
+    private getShaahZmanisBasedZman;
     /**
      * Latest Shema (Gra); Sunrise plus 3 halachic hours, according to the Gra.
      * If elevation is enabled, this function will include elevation in the calculation.
@@ -311,7 +312,7 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      *            is it the start of _Kiddush Levana_ time or the end? If it is start roll it to the next _tzais_,
      *            and if it is the end, return the end of the previous night (_alos_ passed in). Ignored if either
      *            _alos_ or _tzais_ are null.
-     * @return the _molad_ based time. If the _zman_ does not occur during the current date, <code>null</code> will be
+     * @return the _molad_ based time. If the _zman_ does not occur during the current date, `null` will be
      *         returned.
      */
     private getMoladBasedTime;
@@ -322,7 +323,7 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      * halfway between _molad_ and _molad_. This adds half the 29 days, 12 hours and 793 chalakim time between
      * _molad_ and _molad_ (14 days, 18 hours, 22 minutes and 666 milliseconds) to the month's _molad_.
      * The _sof zman Kiddush Levana_ will be returned even if it occurs during the day. To limit the time to between
-     * _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link #getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos(Date, Date)}.
+     * _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos}.
      *
      * @param alos
      *            the beginning of the Jewish day. If _Kidush Levana_ occurs during the day (starting at _alos_ and
@@ -334,7 +335,7 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      *            adjustment will be made.
      * @return the Date representing the moment halfway between molad and molad. If the time occurs between
      *         _alos_ and _tzais_, _alos_ will be returned. If the _zman_ will not occur on this
-     *         day, a <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         day, a `null` will be returned.
      */
     getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos(alos?: Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null, tzais?: Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null): Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null;
     /**
@@ -342,15 +343,15 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      * the Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 426). It should be noted that some opinions hold that the
      * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Isserles">Rema</a> who brings down the opinion of the <a
      * href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaakov_ben_Moshe_Levi_Moelin">Maharil's</a> of calculating
-     * {@link #getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos(Date, Date) half way between _molad_ and _molad_} is of
+     * {@link getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos half way between _molad_ and _molad_} is of
      * the opinion that the Mechaber agrees to his opinion. Also see the Aruch Hashulchan. For additional details on the subject,
      * See Rabbi Dovid Heber's very detailed write-up in Siman Daled (chapter 4) of <a href="https://hebrewbooks.org/53000">Shaarei
      * Zmanim</a>. The _sof zman Kiddush Levana_ will be returned even if it occurs during the day. To limit the time to
-     * between _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link #getSofZmanKidushLevana15Days(Date, Date)}.
+     * between _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link getSofZmanKidushLevana15Days}.
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment 15 days after the _molad_. If the time occurs between
      *         _alos_ and _tzais_, _alos_ will be returned. If the _zman_ will not occur on this day, a
-     *         <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         `null` will be returned.
      *
      *
      */
@@ -373,7 +374,7 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment 3 days after the molad. If the time occurs between _alos_ and
      *         _tzais_, _tzais_ will be returned. If the _zman_ will not occur on this day, a
-     *         <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         `null` will be returned.
      */
     getTchilasZmanKidushLevana3Days(alos?: Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null, tzais?: Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null): Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null;
     /**
@@ -382,19 +383,166 @@ export declare class Zmanim {
      * {@link HebrewDateFormatter} that will have formatting for this.
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment of the molad. If the _molad_ does not occur on this day, a
-     *         <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         `null` will be returned.
      *
      */
     getZmanMolad(): Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null;
     /**
      * Returns the earliest time of _Kiddush Levana_ according to the opinions that it should not be said until 7
      * days after the _molad_. The time will be returned even if it occurs during the day when _Kiddush Levana_
-     * can't be recited. Use {@link #getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days(Date, Date)} if you want to limit the time to night hours.
+     * can't be recited. Use {@link getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days} if you want to limit the time to night hours.
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment 7 days after the molad regardless of it is day or night. If the _zman_
-     *         will not occur on this day, a <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         will not occur on this day, a `null` will be returned.
      */
     getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days(alos?: Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null, tzais?: Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null): Temporal.ZonedDateTime | null;
+    /**
+     * A method that returns the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>'s
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise) without
+     * elevation adjustment. This forms the base for the Baal Hatanya's dawn-based calculations that are
+     * calculated as a dip below the horizon before sunrise.
+     *
+     * According to the Baal Hatanya, _netz amiti_, or true (halachic) sunrise, is when the top of the sun's
+     * disk is visible at an elevation similar to the mountains of Eretz Yisrael. The time is calculated as the point at which
+     * the center of the sun's disk is 1.583&deg; below the horizon. This degree-based calculation can be found in Rabbi Shalom
+     * DovBer Levine's commentary on The <a href="https://www.chabadlibrary.org/books/pdf/Seder-Hachnosas-Shabbos.pdf">Baal
+     * Hatanya's Seder Hachnasas Shabbos</a>. From an elevation of 546 meters, the top of <a href=
+     * "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Carmel">Har Hacarmel</a>, the sun disappears when it is 1&deg; 35' or 1.583&deg;
+     * below the sea level horizon. This in turn is based on the Gemara <a href=
+     * "https://hebrewbooks.org/shas.aspx?mesechta=2&daf=35">Shabbos 35a</a>. There are other opinions brought down by
+     * Rabbi Levine, including Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Feigelstock who calculates it as the degrees below the horizon 4 minutes after
+     * sunset in Yerushalayim (on the equinox). That is brought down as 1.583&deg;. This is identical to the 1&deg; 35' _zman_
+     * and is probably a typo and should be 1.683&deg;. These calculations are used by most <a href=
+     * "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chabad">Chabad</a> calendars that use the Baal Hatanya's _zmanim_. See
+     * <a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3209349/jewish/About-Our-Zmanim-Calculations.htm">About Our
+     * _Zmanim_ Calculations @ Chabad.org</a>.
+     *
+     * Note: _netz amiti_ is used only for calculating certain _zmanim_, and is intentionally unpublished. For
+     * practical purposes, daytime _mitzvos_ like _shofar_ and _lulav_ should not be done until after the
+     * published time for _netz_ / sunrise.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> representing the exact sea level _netz amiti_ (sunrise) time. If the calculation can't be
+     *         computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one
+     *         where it does not set, a `null` will be returned. See detailed explanation on top of the page.
+     *
+     * @see ZENITH_1_POINT_583
+     */
+    private getSunriseBaalHatanya;
+    /**
+     * A method that returns the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>'s
+     * _shkiah amiti_ (sunset) without
+     * elevation adjustment. This forms the base for the Baal Hatanya's dusk-based calculations that are calculated
+     * as a dip below the horizon after sunset.
+     *
+     * According to the Baal Hatanya, _shkiah amiti_, true (_halachic_) sunset, is when the top of the
+     * sun's disk disappears from view at an elevation similar to the mountains of _Eretz Yisrael_.
+     * This time is calculated as the point at which the center of the sun's disk is 1.583 degrees below the horizon.
+     *
+     * Note: _shkiah amiti_ is used only for calculating certain _zmanim_, and is intentionally unpublished. For
+     * practical purposes, all daytime mitzvos should be completed before the published time for _shkiah_ / sunset.
+     *
+     * For further explanation of the calculations used for the Baal Hatanya's _zmanim_ in this library, see
+     * <a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3209349/jewish/About-Our-Zmanim-Calculations.htm">About Our
+     * _Zmanim_ Calculations @ Chabad.org</a>.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> representing the exact sea level _shkiah amiti_ (sunset) time. If the calculation
+     *         can't be computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not
+     *         rise, and one where it does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     *
+     * @see ZENITH_1_POINT_583
+     */
+    private getSunsetBaalHatanya;
+    /**
+     * Returns the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>'s _alos_
+     * (dawn) calculated as the time when the sun is 16.9&deg; below the eastern {@link GEOMETRIC_ZENITH geometric horizon}
+     * before {@link getSunrise() sunrise}.
+     *
+     * The zenith of 16.9&deg; below is based on the calculation that the time between dawn
+     * and <em>netz amiti</em> (sunrise) is 72 minutes, the time that is takes to walk 4 mil at 18 minutes
+     * a mil (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Rambam</a> and others). The sun's position at 72
+     * minutes before {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya <em>netz amiti</em> (sunrise)} in Jerusalem <a href=
+     * "https://kosherjava.com/2022/01/12/equinox-vs-equilux-zmanim-calculations/">around the equinox / equilux</a> is
+     * 16.9&deg; below {@link GEOMETRIC_ZENITH geometric zenith}.
+     *
+     * @return The <code>Date</code> of dawn. If the calculation can't be computed such as northern and southern
+     *         locations even south of the Arctic Circle and north of the Antarctic Circle where the sun may not reach
+     *         low enough below the horizon for this calculation, a `null` will be returned.   */
+    alosBaalHatanya(): Date;
+    private getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya;
+    /**
+     * This method returns the latest _zman krias shema_ (time to recite Shema in the morning). This time is 3
+     * {@link shaahZmanisBaalHatanya() _shaos zmaniyos_} (solar hours) after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya()
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise)} based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is calculated from
+     * sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 3 * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya()
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the latest _zman shema_ according to the Baal Hatanya. If the calculation
+     *         can't be computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does
+     *         not rise, and one where it does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    sofZmanShmaBaalHatanya(): Date;
+    /**
+     * This method returns the latest _zman tfilah_ (time to recite the morning prayers). This time is 4
+     * hours into the day based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is
+     * calculated from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 4 * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after
+     * {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the latest _zman tfilah_. If the calculation can't be computed such as in
+     *         the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one where it does
+     *         not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    sofZmanTfilaBaalHatanya(): Date;
+    /**
+     * This method returns the time of _mincha gedola_. _Mincha gedola_ is the earliest time one can pray
+     * _mincha_. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Rambam</a> is of the opinion that it is
+     * better to delay _mincha_ until {@link minchaKetanaBaalHatanya() _mincha ketana_} while the
+     * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asher_ben_Jehiel">Ra"sh</a>,
+     * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_ben_Asher">Tur</a>, <a href=
+     * "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilna_Gaon">GRA</a> and others are of the opinion that _mincha_ can be prayed
+     * _lechatchila_ starting at _mincha gedola_. This is calculated as 6.5 {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()
+     * sea level solar hours} after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}. This calculation is based
+     * on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is calculated from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 6.5
+     * * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ ("real" sunrise)}.
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the time of _mincha gedola_ according to the Baal Hatanya. If the calculation
+     *         can't be computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise,
+     *         and one where it does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    minchaGedolaBaalHatanya(): Date;
+    /**
+     * This method returns the time of _mincha ketana_. This is the preferred earliest time to pray
+     * _mincha_ in the opinion of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Rambam</a> and others.
+     * For more information on this see the documentation on {@link minchaGedolaBaalHatanya() _mincha gedola_}.
+     * This is calculated as 9.5 sea level solar hours after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}. This calculation is calculated based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the
+     * day is calculated from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 9.5 * after
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise).
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the time of _mincha ketana_. If the calculation can't be computed such as
+     *         in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one where it
+     *         does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    minchaKetanaBaalHatanya(): Date;
+    /**
+     * This method returns the time of _plag hamincha_. This is calculated as 10.75 hours after sunrise. This
+     * calculation is based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is calculated
+     * from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 10.75 * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after
+     * {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the time of _plag hamincha_. If the calculation can't be computed such as
+     *         in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one where it
+     *         does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    plagHaminchaBaalHatanya(): Date;
+    /**
+     * A method that returns _tzais_ (nightfall) when the sun is 6&deg; below the western geometric horizon
+     * (90&deg;) after {@link getSunset() sunset}. For information on the source of this calculation see
+     * {@link ZENITH_6_DEGREES}.
+     *
+     * @return The <code>Date</code> of nightfall. If the calculation can't be computed such as northern and southern
+     *         locations even south of the Arctic Circle and north of the Antarctic Circle where the sun may not reach
+     *         low enough below the horizon for this calculation, a `null` will be returned.   * @see ZENITH_6_DEGREES
+     */
+    tzaisBaalHatanya(): Date;
     /**
      * Uses timeFormat to return a date like '20:34'.
      * Returns `XX:XX` if the date is invalid.

package/dist/src/zmanim.js

@@ -20,6 +20,19 @@ function getDate(date) {
         return date.greg();
     throw new TypeError(`invalid date: ${date}`);
 }
+/**
+ * The zenith of astronomical sunrise and sunset. The sun is 90° from the vertical 0°
+ */
+const GEOMETRIC_ZENITH = 90;
+/**
+ * The zenith of 1.583° below {@link GEOMETRIC_ZENITH geometric zenith} (90°). This calculation is used for
+ * calculating _netz amiti_ (sunrise) and _shkiah amiti_ (sunset) based on the opinion of the
+ * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>.
+ *
+ * @see Zmanim.sunriseBaalHatanya()
+ * @see Zmanim.sunsetBaalHatanya()
+ */
+const ZENITH_1_POINT_583 = GEOMETRIC_ZENITH + 1.583;
 /**
  * Calculate halachic times (zmanim / זְמַנִּים) for a given day and location.
  * Calculations are available for tzeit / tzais (nightfall),
@@ -95,7 +108,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
      * @param rising
      */
     timeAtAngle(angle, rising) {
-        const offsetZenith = 90 + angle;
+        const offsetZenith = GEOMETRIC_ZENITH + angle;
         const zdt = rising
             ? this.noaa.getSunriseOffsetByDegrees(offsetZenith)
             : this.noaa.getSunsetOffsetByDegrees(offsetZenith);
@@ -227,6 +240,12 @@ export class Zmanim {
     misheyakirMachmir() {
         return this.timeAtAngle(10.2, true);
     }
+    getShaahZmanisBasedZmanZdt(startOfDay, endOfDay, hours) {
+        const temporalHour = this.noaa.getTemporalHour(startOfDay, endOfDay);
+        const offset = Math.trunc(temporalHour * hours);
+        const zdt = NOAACalculator.getTimeOffset(startOfDay, offset);
+        return zdt;
+    }
     /**
      * Utility method for using elevation-aware sunrise/sunset
      * @private
@@ -239,9 +258,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
         const endOfDay = this.useElevation
             ? this.noaa.getSunset()
             : this.noaa.getSeaLevelSunset();
-        const temporalHour = this.noaa.getTemporalHour(startOfDay, endOfDay);
-        const offset = Math.round(temporalHour * hours);
-        const zdt = NOAACalculator.getTimeOffset(startOfDay, offset);
+        const zdt = this.getShaahZmanisBasedZmanZdt(startOfDay, endOfDay, hours);
         return zdtToDate(zdt);
     }
     /**
@@ -498,7 +515,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
      *            is it the start of _Kiddush Levana_ time or the end? If it is start roll it to the next _tzais_,
      *            and if it is the end, return the end of the previous night (_alos_ passed in). Ignored if either
      *            _alos_ or _tzais_ are null.
-     * @return the _molad_ based time. If the _zman_ does not occur during the current date, <code>null</code> will be
+     * @return the _molad_ based time. If the _zman_ does not occur during the current date, `null` will be
      *         returned.
      */
     getMoladBasedTime(moladBasedTime, alos, tzais, techila) {
@@ -530,7 +547,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
      * halfway between _molad_ and _molad_. This adds half the 29 days, 12 hours and 793 chalakim time between
      * _molad_ and _molad_ (14 days, 18 hours, 22 minutes and 666 milliseconds) to the month's _molad_.
      * The _sof zman Kiddush Levana_ will be returned even if it occurs during the day. To limit the time to between
-     * _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link #getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos(Date, Date)}.
+     * _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos}.
      *
      * @param alos
      *            the beginning of the Jewish day. If _Kidush Levana_ occurs during the day (starting at _alos_ and
@@ -542,7 +559,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
      *            adjustment will be made.
      * @return the Date representing the moment halfway between molad and molad. If the time occurs between
      *         _alos_ and _tzais_, _alos_ will be returned. If the _zman_ will not occur on this
-     *         day, a <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         day, a `null` will be returned.
      */
     getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos(alos = null, tzais = null) {
         const hd = this.getHDate();
@@ -561,15 +578,15 @@ export class Zmanim {
      * the Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 426). It should be noted that some opinions hold that the
      * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses_Isserles">Rema</a> who brings down the opinion of the <a
      * href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaakov_ben_Moshe_Levi_Moelin">Maharil's</a> of calculating
-     * {@link #getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos(Date, Date) half way between _molad_ and _molad_} is of
+     * {@link getSofZmanKidushLevanaBetweenMoldos half way between _molad_ and _molad_} is of
      * the opinion that the Mechaber agrees to his opinion. Also see the Aruch Hashulchan. For additional details on the subject,
      * See Rabbi Dovid Heber's very detailed write-up in Siman Daled (chapter 4) of <a href="https://hebrewbooks.org/53000">Shaarei
      * Zmanim</a>. The _sof zman Kiddush Levana_ will be returned even if it occurs during the day. To limit the time to
-     * between _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link #getSofZmanKidushLevana15Days(Date, Date)}.
+     * between _tzais_ and _alos_, see {@link getSofZmanKidushLevana15Days}.
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment 15 days after the _molad_. If the time occurs between
      *         _alos_ and _tzais_, _alos_ will be returned. If the _zman_ will not occur on this day, a
-     *         <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         `null` will be returned.
      *
      *
      */
@@ -603,7 +620,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment 3 days after the molad. If the time occurs between _alos_ and
      *         _tzais_, _tzais_ will be returned. If the _zman_ will not occur on this day, a
-     *         <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         `null` will be returned.
      */
     getTchilasZmanKidushLevana3Days(alos = null, tzais = null) {
         const hd = this.getHDate();
@@ -632,7 +649,7 @@ export class Zmanim {
      * {@link HebrewDateFormatter} that will have formatting for this.
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment of the molad. If the _molad_ does not occur on this day, a
-     *         <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         `null` will be returned.
      *
      */
     getZmanMolad() {
@@ -656,10 +673,10 @@ export class Zmanim {
     /**
      * Returns the earliest time of _Kiddush Levana_ according to the opinions that it should not be said until 7
      * days after the _molad_. The time will be returned even if it occurs during the day when _Kiddush Levana_
-     * can't be recited. Use {@link #getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days(Date, Date)} if you want to limit the time to night hours.
+     * can't be recited. Use {@link getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days} if you want to limit the time to night hours.
      *
      * @return the Date representing the moment 7 days after the molad regardless of it is day or night. If the _zman_
-     *         will not occur on this day, a <code>null</code> will be returned.
+     *         will not occur on this day, a `null` will be returned.
      */
     getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days(alos = null, tzais = null) {
         const hd = this.getHDate();
@@ -674,6 +691,174 @@ export class Zmanim {
         const molad = new Molad(hd.getFullYear(), hd.getMonth());
         return this.getMoladBasedTime(molad.getTchilasZmanKidushLevana7Days(), alos, tzais, true);
     }
+    /**
+     * A method that returns the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>'s
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise) without
+     * elevation adjustment. This forms the base for the Baal Hatanya's dawn-based calculations that are
+     * calculated as a dip below the horizon before sunrise.
+     *
+     * According to the Baal Hatanya, _netz amiti_, or true (halachic) sunrise, is when the top of the sun's
+     * disk is visible at an elevation similar to the mountains of Eretz Yisrael. The time is calculated as the point at which
+     * the center of the sun's disk is 1.583&deg; below the horizon. This degree-based calculation can be found in Rabbi Shalom
+     * DovBer Levine's commentary on The <a href="https://www.chabadlibrary.org/books/pdf/Seder-Hachnosas-Shabbos.pdf">Baal
+     * Hatanya's Seder Hachnasas Shabbos</a>. From an elevation of 546 meters, the top of <a href=
+     * "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Carmel">Har Hacarmel</a>, the sun disappears when it is 1&deg; 35' or 1.583&deg;
+     * below the sea level horizon. This in turn is based on the Gemara <a href=
+     * "https://hebrewbooks.org/shas.aspx?mesechta=2&daf=35">Shabbos 35a</a>. There are other opinions brought down by
+     * Rabbi Levine, including Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Feigelstock who calculates it as the degrees below the horizon 4 minutes after
+     * sunset in Yerushalayim (on the equinox). That is brought down as 1.583&deg;. This is identical to the 1&deg; 35' _zman_
+     * and is probably a typo and should be 1.683&deg;. These calculations are used by most <a href=
+     * "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chabad">Chabad</a> calendars that use the Baal Hatanya's _zmanim_. See
+     * <a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3209349/jewish/About-Our-Zmanim-Calculations.htm">About Our
+     * _Zmanim_ Calculations @ Chabad.org</a>.
+     *
+     * Note: _netz amiti_ is used only for calculating certain _zmanim_, and is intentionally unpublished. For
+     * practical purposes, daytime _mitzvos_ like _shofar_ and _lulav_ should not be done until after the
+     * published time for _netz_ / sunrise.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> representing the exact sea level _netz amiti_ (sunrise) time. If the calculation can't be
+     *         computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one
+     *         where it does not set, a `null` will be returned. See detailed explanation on top of the page.
+     *
+     * @see ZENITH_1_POINT_583
+     */
+    getSunriseBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.noaa.getSunriseOffsetByDegrees(ZENITH_1_POINT_583);
+    }
+    /**
+     * A method that returns the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>'s
+     * _shkiah amiti_ (sunset) without
+     * elevation adjustment. This forms the base for the Baal Hatanya's dusk-based calculations that are calculated
+     * as a dip below the horizon after sunset.
+     *
+     * According to the Baal Hatanya, _shkiah amiti_, true (_halachic_) sunset, is when the top of the
+     * sun's disk disappears from view at an elevation similar to the mountains of _Eretz Yisrael_.
+     * This time is calculated as the point at which the center of the sun's disk is 1.583 degrees below the horizon.
+     *
+     * Note: _shkiah amiti_ is used only for calculating certain _zmanim_, and is intentionally unpublished. For
+     * practical purposes, all daytime mitzvos should be completed before the published time for _shkiah_ / sunset.
+     *
+     * For further explanation of the calculations used for the Baal Hatanya's _zmanim_ in this library, see
+     * <a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3209349/jewish/About-Our-Zmanim-Calculations.htm">About Our
+     * _Zmanim_ Calculations @ Chabad.org</a>.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> representing the exact sea level _shkiah amiti_ (sunset) time. If the calculation
+     *         can't be computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not
+     *         rise, and one where it does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     *
+     * @see ZENITH_1_POINT_583
+     */
+    getSunsetBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.noaa.getSunsetOffsetByDegrees(ZENITH_1_POINT_583);
+    }
+    /**
+     * Returns the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shneur_Zalman_of_Liadi">Baal Hatanya</a>'s _alos_
+     * (dawn) calculated as the time when the sun is 16.9&deg; below the eastern {@link GEOMETRIC_ZENITH geometric horizon}
+     * before {@link getSunrise() sunrise}.
+     *
+     * The zenith of 16.9&deg; below is based on the calculation that the time between dawn
+     * and <em>netz amiti</em> (sunrise) is 72 minutes, the time that is takes to walk 4 mil at 18 minutes
+     * a mil (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Rambam</a> and others). The sun's position at 72
+     * minutes before {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya <em>netz amiti</em> (sunrise)} in Jerusalem <a href=
+     * "https://kosherjava.com/2022/01/12/equinox-vs-equilux-zmanim-calculations/">around the equinox / equilux</a> is
+     * 16.9&deg; below {@link GEOMETRIC_ZENITH geometric zenith}.
+     *
+     * @return The <code>Date</code> of dawn. If the calculation can't be computed such as northern and southern
+     *         locations even south of the Arctic Circle and north of the Antarctic Circle where the sun may not reach
+     *         low enough below the horizon for this calculation, a `null` will be returned.   */
+    alosBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.timeAtAngle(16.9, true);
+    }
+    getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya(hours) {
+        const zdt = this.getShaahZmanisBasedZmanZdt(this.getSunriseBaalHatanya(), this.getSunsetBaalHatanya(), hours);
+        return zdtToDate(zdt);
+    }
+    /**
+     * This method returns the latest _zman krias shema_ (time to recite Shema in the morning). This time is 3
+     * {@link shaahZmanisBaalHatanya() _shaos zmaniyos_} (solar hours) after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya()
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise)} based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is calculated from
+     * sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 3 * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya()
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the latest _zman shema_ according to the Baal Hatanya. If the calculation
+     *         can't be computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does
+     *         not rise, and one where it does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    sofZmanShmaBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya(3);
+    }
+    /**
+     * This method returns the latest _zman tfilah_ (time to recite the morning prayers). This time is 4
+     * hours into the day based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is
+     * calculated from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 4 * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after
+     * {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the latest _zman tfilah_. If the calculation can't be computed such as in
+     *         the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one where it does
+     *         not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    sofZmanTfilaBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya(4);
+    }
+    /**
+     * This method returns the time of _mincha gedola_. _Mincha gedola_ is the earliest time one can pray
+     * _mincha_. The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Rambam</a> is of the opinion that it is
+     * better to delay _mincha_ until {@link minchaKetanaBaalHatanya() _mincha ketana_} while the
+     * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asher_ben_Jehiel">Ra"sh</a>,
+     * <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_ben_Asher">Tur</a>, <a href=
+     * "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilna_Gaon">GRA</a> and others are of the opinion that _mincha_ can be prayed
+     * _lechatchila_ starting at _mincha gedola_. This is calculated as 6.5 {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()
+     * sea level solar hours} after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}. This calculation is based
+     * on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is calculated from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 6.5
+     * * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ ("real" sunrise)}.
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the time of _mincha gedola_ according to the Baal Hatanya. If the calculation
+     *         can't be computed such as in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise,
+     *         and one where it does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    minchaGedolaBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya(6.5);
+    }
+    /**
+     * This method returns the time of _mincha ketana_. This is the preferred earliest time to pray
+     * _mincha_ in the opinion of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maimonides">Rambam</a> and others.
+     * For more information on this see the documentation on {@link minchaGedolaBaalHatanya() _mincha gedola_}.
+     * This is calculated as 9.5 sea level solar hours after {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}. This calculation is calculated based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the
+     * day is calculated from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 9.5 * after
+     * _netz amiti_ (sunrise).
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the time of _mincha ketana_. If the calculation can't be computed such as
+     *         in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one where it
+     *         does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    minchaKetanaBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya(9.5);
+    }
+    /**
+     * This method returns the time of _plag hamincha_. This is calculated as 10.75 hours after sunrise. This
+     * calculation is based on the opinion of the Baal Hatanya that the day is calculated
+     * from sunrise to sunset. This returns the time 10.75 * {@link getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya()} after
+     * {@link getSunriseBaalHatanya() _netz amiti_ (sunrise)}.
+     *
+     * @return the <code>Date</code> of the time of _plag hamincha_. If the calculation can't be computed such as
+     *         in the Arctic Circle where there is at least one day a year where the sun does not rise, and one where it
+     *         does not set, a `null` will be returned.
+     */
+    plagHaminchaBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.getShaahZmanisBaalHatanya(10.75);
+    }
+    /**
+     * A method that returns _tzais_ (nightfall) when the sun is 6&deg; below the western geometric horizon
+     * (90&deg;) after {@link getSunset() sunset}. For information on the source of this calculation see
+     * {@link ZENITH_6_DEGREES}.
+     *
+     * @return The <code>Date</code> of nightfall. If the calculation can't be computed such as northern and southern
+     *         locations even south of the Arctic Circle and north of the Antarctic Circle where the sun may not reach
+     *         low enough below the horizon for this calculation, a `null` will be returned.   * @see ZENITH_6_DEGREES
+     */
+    tzaisBaalHatanya() {
+        return this.timeAtAngle(6, false);
+    }
     /**
      * Uses timeFormat to return a date like '20:34'.
      * Returns `XX:XX` if the date is invalid.

package/package.json

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 {
   "name": "@hebcal/core",
-  "version": "6.1.0",
+  "version": "6.2.0",
   "author": "Michael J. Radwin (https://github.com/mjradwin)",
   "contributors": [
     "Eyal Schachter (https://github.com/Scimonster)",