Tuwaiba Star season to begin June 20, bringing extreme heat and short nights to Kuwait

The Al-Ajari Scientific Center announced that Kuwait will enter a new summer phase known as the “Tuwaiba Star Rising” beginning on June 20, lasting for 13 days. This seasonal period is marked by extended daylight hours and a noticeable increase in temperatures.

In a press release, the center explained that this period follows the appearance of the Aldebaran rising season—referred to in astronomical terms as the Pleiades. With the rising of the Tuwaiba star, temperatures typically spike during midday and the afternoon, reports Al-Jarida daily.

The star appears after the Pleiades and traditionally signals the end of the rainy season. Its presence in the sky also marks the fading of the bright light associated with the Pleiades.

The Tuwaiba season is particularly known for its short nights and long, hot days. During this time, Kuwait will experience its longest day of the year, along with two of the shortest nights. On June 24, the sun will be directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, resulting in minimal to no shade throughout the day.

Dry and dusty winds are common during this period, adding to the intense heat. The center noted that the sun’s rays become almost vertically aligned with the Earth, intensifying the sensation of heat and making direct exposure to sunlight particularly harsh.

This seasonal transition coincides with the summer solstice, which occurs on June 21 each year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a significant astronomical event that marks the peak of solar exposure.