The star of Sohail decorates the sky as of August 24, and heralds what the Arabs said, `If Sohail rises, do not be safe from the torrent.`

Weather of Arabia - Sinan Khalaf - What is the star of Suhail ? Where and when does it appear? Why do the Arabs rejoice in the emergence of the star of Suhail ? All of these questions will be answered in this article.

What is Suhail Star?

The Suhail star is one of the stars known for its intense brightness. It is a giant, bright white yellowish star. If it shines in the sky, the Arabs will be glad for it, and the gradual decrease in temperatures will begin until the autumnal equinox on September 23.

When will the star of Sohail appear?

The star of Suhail appears at the end of the month of August, specifically on the twenty-fourth of the current August and before sunrise, and then begins to advance day after day until it rises in the middle of the sky at midnight at the end of the month of September, then appears after sunset on the southwestern horizon at the end of March and after It disappears for a while or is hidden until it appears again.

Why do the Arabs rejoice in the emergence of the star of Suhail?

Although there is no direct relationship between rain and the star of Sohail , its appearance is related, according to astronomical calculations, to the end of the period of intense heat and heat, and the approaching start of the rainy and bountiful season .