Star exploration

A journey into the dark nights at the end of the month is a unique and enjoyable experience that offers an opportunity to enjoy the magic of the universe and explore the wonders of the night sky. This journey is based on exploiting ideal astronomical conditions where the moon is in a small crescent phase or almost invisible, creating a dark, clear sky that clearly reveals stars and celestial objects.

During this trip, it gives participants the opportunity to explore the sky and get to know the stars and their types better. Participants can learn how to distinguish bright stars and different constellations such as constellations and constellations visible to the naked eye. They can also see bright planets such as Saturn and Mars and use simple telescopes to enjoy more detailed views of celestial objects.

Besides the educational and viewing aspect, participants can also benefit from this trip in knowing the routes and directions using the stars. By locating specific stars and watching their positions change during the night, participants can learn how to use the stars as a tool for finding directions and orientation. This traditional technical skill was used in the past by travelers and explorers and is still useful today.

Overall, a trip through the dark nights at the end of the month is a unique opportunity to connect with the universe and enjoy the beauty of the night sky, in addition to learning useful skills in finding guidance using the stars.

Trip programme:

Inzalaq: after the afternoon prayer.

Arriving before sunset

After the Maghrib prayer there is an open session

After the evening prayer, he explained my theory about the stars and then explained my work

Eat dinner (optional)

Return to Riyadh.

Trip date (end of every Hijri month on dark nights)