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Muscat: The skies over the Sultanate and the Arabian Peninsula are witnessing the appearance of the star Suhail, which is considered to be a sign of the end of the scorching heat and the beginning of mild weather.
Although there are differences in the time of appearance between the northern and southern parts of the island, the generally accepted date of appearance is August 24.
According to the Oman Astronomical Society, Suhail is very far away from Earth, 313 light-years away.
Speaking to Al-Monitor, Salim Saif al Siyabi of the Oman Astronomical Society (OSA) confirmed that the appearance of the southern star marks the end of summer.
The Suhail season lasts 53 days.
Historically, Arabs have eagerly awaited the appearance of the star Suhail (known in English as Canopus) because they believed it was a sign that the extreme heat was over and milder weather was coming.
According to experts, the Star of Sohail goes through four phases, each lasting 13 days.
In the first phase, the weather becomes pleasant at night but remains hot during the day.
In the second phase, the weather turns cooler at night and mild during the day.
During stage three, the nights become cooler, while stage four marks the end of the hot days.
The rise of Suhail coincides with the decrease in the angle at which the sun’s rays hit the Earth’s surface.
This gradually shortens the length of the day and makes the nights cooler. During the hottest part of summer, the sun begins to move southward from its vertical position.
Observation skills
Southern hemisphere stars are only visible in the north for short periods of time and at low altitudes, depending on the observer’s latitude.
A navigational instrument used by ancient people on land and sea to determine direction because it points south
It occupies a prominent position in the night sky and is the brightest star after Sirius.
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