Al-Ajiri Al-Ilmi: The first day of autumn begins in Kuwait tomorrow - Sarmad
The Al-Ajiri Scientific Center stated that the season of Tal’ al-Jabha, which marks the first of the lunar mansions of autumn and the second season of the star Suhail, begins in Kuwait on September 6 and lasts for 13 days, ending on September 18.
The center clarified that a key feature of the “Jabha” season is the feeling of coolness during nighttime hours, while temperatures remain moderate, alongside a gradual increase in the length of nights.
It added that Kuwait will soon enter the “Safri” season, which coincides with the onset of autumn and lasts for 26 days, occurring during the last third of September. This period represents the transitional phase between summer and winter.
The center noted that the “Safri” season experiences temperature fluctuations, with potential for sandstorms and dust when winds are active. The sky tends to take on a yellowish hue, which is linked to the season’s name, and this period also sees increased activity among migratory birds.
The center pointed out that the arrival of “Safri” serves as a harbinger of winter, as noticeable changes in weather conditions become evident, particularly at night and during dawn. Humidity remains significant, and fog forms during the early morning hours.
Astronomically, September features seven prominent celestial events. It begins on the 6th with a conjunction of the Moon and Mars, where the Moon passes approximately 3 degrees north of Mars. The pair can be seen in the pre-dawn sky over Kuwait starting at 1:00 AM, before disappearing with the dawn.
On September 9, the Moon conjuncts with Jupiter, passing about 50 arcminutes north of the planet. The pair is visible in the pre-dawn sky over Kuwait starting at 3:00 AM.
On September 11, the crescent of the month of Rabi’ al-Thani 1448 is born, occurring when the new Moon aligns with the Sun.
On September 14, the Moon conjuncts with Venus, passing approximately 31 arcminutes north of the planet. The pair appears in the Kuwaiti sky around 6:00 PM, at an altitude of 15 degrees above the southwestern horizon.
Venus reaches its maximum brightness of the year 2026 on September 22, appearing prominently in the Kuwaiti sky at an altitude of 32 degrees above the horizon at sunset.
On September 23, the autumnal equinox occurs, with the Sun’s rays striking the equator almost directly, resulting in nearly equal lengths of day and night, officially marking the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Moon becomes full on September 26, located in the lunar mansion “Al-Risha.” The full Moon in September is known as the “Harvest Moon” due to its proximity to the autumnal equinox, a name historically associated with indigenous tribes in America.
On September 27, the lengths of day and night in Kuwait approach 12 hours each, despite the autumnal equinox having occurred on September 23. This discrepancy is due to the methods used for calculating sunrise and sunset times and the effects of atmospheric refraction, after which nights will gradually begin to lengthen.
