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Filipino Times
5 days ago
- Science
- Filipino Times
UAE Enters Peak Summer Heat Phase with the Rise of Al Mirzam Star
The UAE is currently in one of the hottest periods of the year, known as Waghrat Al Mirzam, marking the final and most intense wave of summer heat across the Arabian Peninsula. This phase will continue until August 10 and is associated with the rise of the Al Mirzam star, also called Sirius or Al Shi'ra Al Yamaniya, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan of the Emirates Astronomy Society. Also called 'Jamrat Al Qayz' or the 'coal of the summer,' this period brings extreme desert heat, followed by increasing humidity and more cloud activity over mountainous areas like the Hajar range. Historically, Waghrat Al Mirzam served as a seasonal signal for Bedouin communities, who used the star's rise as a cue to end migrations and prepare for harvest or grazing. An old saying goes, 'If Al Mirzam rises, gather your camels and prepare to depart.' Sirius is among the brightest stars visible to the naked eye and is part of the Canis Major constellation. It holds cultural and religious significance, even being mentioned in the Qur'an, and was worshipped by some ancient Arab tribes. With a surface temperature exceeding 24,000°C, Sirius is hotter and more luminous than the sun but lies 8.6 light-years from Earth. Though folklore connects the star's rise to extreme heat, scientists clarify that there is no proven link between Sirius's appearance and temperature increases. Waghrat Al Mirzam is one of several traditional summer phases, each lasting around 18 days. It comes after Waghrat Al Thurayya, Ayooq, and Assaya, and just before Waghrat Al Nujaymat (Suhail), which signals the beginning of cooler weather.
Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Science
- Gulf Insider
UAE Enters Final Phase Of Peak Summer Heat: What To Expect Till August 10
The UAE is currently experiencing one of the most intense phases of the summer season—Waghrat Al Mirzam—marking the final wave of extreme heat across the Arabian Peninsula. According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, this period lasts until August 10 and coincides with the rising of the Al Mirzam star, also known as Sirius or Al Shi'ra Al Yamaniya . Often referred to as 'Jamrat Al Qayz' or the 'coal of the summer,' this phase signifies the climax of desert heat. As Al Mirzam rises in the sky, temperatures soar, after which humid air masses begin advancing, and cloud activity increases over mountainous regions like the Hajar range. Waghrat Al Mirzam has long served as an astronomical and agricultural marker for Bedouin and desert-dwelling communities. Folk sayings passed through generations, such as 'If Al Mirzam rises, gather your camels and prepare to depart,' signalled the time to return from seasonal migrations for harvest or grazing. Astronomically, Al Mirzam (Sirius) is one of the brightest stars visible to the naked eye and belongs to the Canis Major constellation. Mentioned in the Qur'an and once worshipped by some pre-Islamic Arab tribes, Sirius boasts a surface temperature of over 24,000°C—making it far hotter and more luminous than the sun, although it lies 8.6 light-years from Earth. While traditional wisdom links Al Mirzam's rise to the onset of severe heat, astronomers stress that no scientific evidence confirms a direct correlation between the star's appearance and temperature spikes. Waghrat Al Mirzam is part of a traditional seasonal calendar, with each phase lasting approximately 18 days. It follows Waghrat Al Thurayya, Waghrat Ayooq, and Waghrat Al Assaya, and precedes Waghrat Al Nujaymat (Suhail)—which signals the approach of cooler weather ahead.
