Heliacal Rise — ASO
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Where is Sirius rising?
The heliacal rising of Sirius is the yearly occurrence when the brightest star, Sirius, becomes visible in the sky. That happens around August each year, and the specific day depends on the geographic latitude and the year. On that particular day, Sirius becomes visible for the first time for a few seconds shortly before sunrise in the morning at the eastern horizon. That day was an essential event for ancient Egyptian civilization, as it indicated the beginning of their new year. A few temples were aligned to that location on the horizon where Sirius appears for the first time each year; mos…
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