Our days of stepping outside to fogged-up glasses and sweat-stained shirts have finally come to an end! The Emirates Astronomy Society announced on the night of Saturday, August 24th the Suhail Star was spotted. This means that cooler days will soon be coming our way. What is the Suhail Star, you ask? For those of you who don’t know – the Suhail Star signifies the end of the intense summer heat wave we are experiencing and the start of more pleasant weather! Come with me, and I’ll tell you what the temperature in UAE means now that the star has been spotted!

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Cooler Days On The Rise

Since the Suhail Star has successfully been spotted, this means that the UAE will gradually start to experience short days again, and temperatures outside won’t be as unbearable. Why is the Suhail Star a credible source for telling us when the temperature will cool down? That’s because it’s nearly 27 million years old and has been used for hundreds of years as an indicator of cooler days to come for regions across the world. Maybe you know this star, but it’s another name – Lambda Velorum.

What To Expect Right Now

Now, don’t expect an immediate drop in temperatures just because the Suhail star has finally appeared. UAE residents should anticipate a 70 to 80-day delay before feeling a significant decrease in temperature. So, while we anticipate the cooler days to come, we must remember to stay safe from the UAE summer heat. Find below all the ways you can stay safe in Dubai and away from the scorching heat.

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