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 landmarks 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 wilderness areas.

Adnan Khalifah, 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 Aquila, and Deneb in Cygnus, noting that these stars appear spaced out to form a large triangle easily distinguishable with the naked eye after dark.

He stated that the Summer Triangle is one of the most prominent astronomical markers characterizing summer nights, and has been used since ancient times for navigation and determining seasons, as well as guiding observers to identify several surrounding constellations and bright stars.

He added that the region provides a suitable environment for observing this phenomenon due to its vast open spaces and clear skies, where the luminous band of the Milky Way can also be seen stretching near the triangle in locations far from light, giving observers a unique 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 and forms a prominent celestial landmark easily identifiable without specialized observation equipment.

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