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Qiran Al-Wasm revitalizes Jordan's astronomy heritage
An astronomical conjunction between the Moon and the Pleiades cluster occurred at dawn on Wednesday in Jordan. The Moon was in its diminishing crescent phase with approximately 95% illumination, and the close proximity between the Moon and the Pleiades made it difficult to see the faint stars. The Pleiades, known as "The Seven Sisters," is located in the constellation Taurus about 435 light-years from Earth. In ancient Arab culture, it was used to determine seasons and rainy periods. This conjunction is associated in Jordanian folk tradition with the transitional period called "Asfar" between summer and autumn. Bedouins use it to help determine rainfall and agricultural timings, linking specific lunar conjunctions with the Pleiades to increased rainfall and the growth of certain plants like truffles and herbs. Scientists emphasize that this conjunction provides a chronological and cultural marker that documents traditional knowledge related to rain and grazing. The astronomical society will be able to observe and record this event using telescopes and cameras.
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