Al-Marzam signals peak summer heat
The article shows that Talā‘ al-Marzām, known as Ash-Shiʿrā al-Yamānyah (the Yemeni Sirius), has begun to appear in the sky over the Northern Borders region. It is one of the constellations associated with the peak of summer’s heat and the ripening of ripe dates. It also marks the migration of certain birds and is considered one of the last risings during the peak of heat, symbolizing the start of the date ripening season and seasonal climatic changes. This reflects the astronomical heritage used by ancient populations to determine the seasons of heat, rain, and agriculture.
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