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The United Arab Emirates recorded extreme heat reaching 50°C on August 29, coinciding with the traditional astronomical rise of the Suhail star that marks the onset of peak summer temperatures.
The UAE has entered the Suhail season, but persistent fog is preventing the famous Suhail star from being visible.
The rising of the Suhail star on August 24 marks the end of the extreme summer heat and the beginning of cooler weather in the Arabian Peninsula. This astronomical event is highly anticipated in the Arab world.
Residents in the UAE were unable to spot the Suhail Star due to high humidity, an astronomical event that traditionally signals the approaching end of summer in the region.
Despite its annual rise, the Suhail Star remains hidden from view in the UAE due to high humidity and fog, preventing its sighting. While the star's appearance typically signals the end of summer, atmospheric conditions are obscuring it.
Dubai has experienced rainfall amidst intense summer heat, occurring days before the traditional rising of the Suhail star, which typically signals a change in season.
Al Ain in the UAE has experienced rainfall, coinciding with the rising of the Suhail star, which traditionally marks a seasonal shift in the region's weather patterns.
Stargazers in Oman are observing the annual appearance of the Suhail star (Canopus) on the southeastern horizon, which traditionally heralds seasonal changes in the region.
The appearance of the Suhail star marks the traditional end of summer in the UAE, though forecasts suggest 'Sweat-tember' and 'Hot-tober' will bring continued high temperatures.