Rising of Suhail Signals End of Summer and Approach of Cooler Climate
Traditionally anticipated star heralds natural climate change in Arabian Peninsula.
The Jeddah Astronomical Society announced that the end of the summer season will begin on Sunday, August 24th, with the rising of the Suhail star on the southern horizon.
This event has long been awaited by people across the Arabian region as it signifies the transition towards cooler days in desert areas.
The Suhail star is highly anticipated throughout the Arab world due to its significance in marking the end of summer and initiating a period of milder temperatures.
According to Eng.
Majed Abu Zahra, president of the society, the appearance of Suhail has traditionally been viewed as a positive sign by Arabs.
It coincides with a decrease in the angle of the sun's rays, shorter days, and lower nighttime temperatures towards the end of summer.
The star, scientifically known as Canopus, is located approximately 313 light-years away from Earth and belongs to the constellation Carina, which is found in the southern sky.
Suhail is only visible in areas south of 33 degrees north latitude, encompassing regions such as southern and central Arabia, as well as parts of North Africa.
In contrast, locations above this line, including northern Arabia and the Levant, cannot observe Suhail due to its position below the horizon throughout the year.
The star rises before sunrise on August 24th and gradually ascends until it reaches a central position in the sky around midnight by the end of September.
This progression is accompanied by a steady decrease in temperatures leading up to the autumnal equinox on September 23rd.
Suhail holds great significance for Arabs, both historically and culturally.
Its appearance serves as a guiding light for agriculture, hunting, grazing, and travel decisions.
It has been referenced extensively in Arab poetry, stories, and Bedouin sayings, symbolizing the connection between astronomical observations and practical life.
The rising of Suhail not only marks an important milestone in the agricultural calendar but also carries deep cultural significance within desert communities.
Its emergence signals the beginning of bird migration seasons and the optimal time for planting specific crops.
This event has long been awaited by people across the Arabian region as it signifies the transition towards cooler days in desert areas.
The Suhail star is highly anticipated throughout the Arab world due to its significance in marking the end of summer and initiating a period of milder temperatures.
According to Eng.
Majed Abu Zahra, president of the society, the appearance of Suhail has traditionally been viewed as a positive sign by Arabs.
It coincides with a decrease in the angle of the sun's rays, shorter days, and lower nighttime temperatures towards the end of summer.
The star, scientifically known as Canopus, is located approximately 313 light-years away from Earth and belongs to the constellation Carina, which is found in the southern sky.
Suhail is only visible in areas south of 33 degrees north latitude, encompassing regions such as southern and central Arabia, as well as parts of North Africa.
In contrast, locations above this line, including northern Arabia and the Levant, cannot observe Suhail due to its position below the horizon throughout the year.
The star rises before sunrise on August 24th and gradually ascends until it reaches a central position in the sky around midnight by the end of September.
This progression is accompanied by a steady decrease in temperatures leading up to the autumnal equinox on September 23rd.
Suhail holds great significance for Arabs, both historically and culturally.
Its appearance serves as a guiding light for agriculture, hunting, grazing, and travel decisions.
It has been referenced extensively in Arab poetry, stories, and Bedouin sayings, symbolizing the connection between astronomical observations and practical life.
The rising of Suhail not only marks an important milestone in the agricultural calendar but also carries deep cultural significance within desert communities.
Its emergence signals the beginning of bird migration seasons and the optimal time for planting specific crops.
