Star 'Al-Sarfa' marks countdown to rainy season, says climate expert

Abdullah Al-Misnad, former professor of climate at Qassim University, said that tomorrow marks the rise of the 'Al-Sarfa' star, which lasts for 13 days. He noted that it is the last of the four 'Suhail' stars, and its end signals the start of the 'Wasem' season, known as the rainy season.

Al-Misnad explained on his account on the X platform that 'Al-Sarfa' is a bright star in the Leo constellation. It is named for the gradual departure of summer heat when it rises at dawn from the east in early October, and for the retreat of cold when it sets at dawn in the west around mid-March.

The former Qassim University climate professor added that the days of 'Al-Sarfa' are characterized by mild daytime weather and cooler nights, with clear signs of the transition to autumn conditions.

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