Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Arar - SPA:

The sky of the Northern Borders region is adorned these days with the appearance of the "Summer Triangle," one of the most prominent astronomical features in the sky of the northern hemisphere, in a scene that attracts amateur astronomers and astrophotographers, benefiting from the clear skies and low light pollution in the region's rural locations.

Adnan Khalifa, a member of the Astronomy and Space Club, explained that the Summer Triangle is not a constellation but a celestial formation consisting of three of the brightest stars in the sky: Vega in the constellation Lyra, Altair in the constellation Aquila, and Deneb in the constellation Cygnus, noting that these stars appear spaced out to form a large triangle easily distinguishable with the naked eye after nightfall.

He pointed out that the Summer Triangle is one of the most prominent astronomical markers of summer nights, and has been used since ancient times for navigation and determining seasons, and also leads observers to identify several constellations and bright stars surrounding it.

He added that the region provides a suitable environment for observing this phenomenon due to its vast open areas and clear skies, where the bright band of the Milky Way galaxy can also be seen stretching near the triangle in locations far from lighting, giving observers a distinctive visual experience during summer nights.

The Summer Triangle is one of the most famous star formations among astronomy enthusiasts, as it remains clearly visible throughout the summer months, forming a prominent celestial landmark easily recognized without the need for specialized observation equipment.

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