Al-Zaqaq: The Red Strike... Today we are experiencing the first semi-cold winter waves, especially at night

2024-11-07 2024-11-07T08:39:09Z
ندى ماهر عبدربه
ندى ماهر عبدربه
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Arab Weather - Astronomy and meteorology expert, Dr. Khaled Al-Zaaq, confirmed that Thursday will witness the beginning of the first partially cold winter waves, especially at night, and the public calls it the "Ahmar Strike."

What is the "red strike"?

Al-Zaqaq explained via the X platform that this cold wave is popularly known as “the strike of the red,” and it is a signal for people to prepare for winter, whether in food, drink, or clothing. He explained that “the red” refers to a red star known to the ancient Arabs as “the star of the heart of the Scorpion,” which sets with sunset in the western direction in mid-November and reappears before sunrise in the eastern direction in mid-December.

Al-Zaqaq added that during this period, cold northern winds blow, forcing people to wear heavy winter clothes. He pointed out that the absence of the red star is accompanied by turbulence at sea, which is why sailors refrain from entering the sea during the red star period.

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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