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‘Cinema Nights’ Back in Saudi Arabia with Exclusive Shows

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‘Cinema Nights’ Back in Saudi Arabia with Exclusive Shows

The Red Sea Film Foundation logo
The Red Sea Film Foundation logo

The Red Sea Film Foundation has announced the return of the “Cinema Nights” series, which will be held on Thursday in partnership with Diriyah Biennale Foundation.
The “Cinema Nights” program will present a selected series of exclusive film screenings, including the “Night Music” and the Saudi film “Noura” by Saudi director and writer Tawfiq Al-Zaidi, in addition to other Saudi and international short films which will be screened in the JAX District in Diriyah.
The program offers visitors captivating cinematic experiences according to the latest audio and video technologies, with Arabic and English subtitles available for all films scheduled to be screened. The program will also show a selection of feature films every Thursday from April 18 to May 23, with the weekend being allocated to short films from May 10 to 11.
Question and answer sessions will also be organized with distinguished cinematic talents, providing the audience with the opportunity to interact with the filmmakers and ask their questions. This exceptional partnership between two of the Kingdom’s foremost cultural institutions aims to enrich the cinematic and cultural landscape, enhance creativity, and attract promising talents in the film industry.

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Jeddah Astronomy Society: Blue Moon Supermoon to Light up the Sky on Monday

The Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS) announced on Sunday that the first "supermoon" of 2024 will be visible around the world on Monday. (SPA)
The Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS) announced on Sunday that the first "supermoon" of 2024 will be visible around the world on Monday. (SPA)
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Jeddah Astronomy Society: Blue Moon Supermoon to Light up the Sky on Monday

The Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS) announced on Sunday that the first "supermoon" of 2024 will be visible around the world on Monday. (SPA)
The Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS) announced on Sunday that the first "supermoon" of 2024 will be visible around the world on Monday. (SPA)

The Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS) announced on Sunday that the first "supermoon" of 2024 will be visible worldwide on Monday.

This rare event occurs when the full moon is closer to Earth than usual, making it look larger and brighter.

JAS’s Director Majed Abu Zahra said this "supermoon", also called "seasonal blue moon", occurs roughly once every 2.5 years.

The "seasonal blue moon" is the third full moon out of four during the current season, occurring between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.

Abu Zahra clarified that despite the name, the moon will not appear blue, but will look like a regular full moon.

The term "supermoon" describes a full or new moon that happens when the moon is within 90% of its closest distance to Earth. In this case, the distance between the moon and Earth's centers will be 361,969 kilometers, Abu Zahra explained.

The supermoon will rise in the southeast after sunset and may initially appear orange-tinted due to dust and particles in the atmosphere scattering the reflected sunlight. However, as it moves higher in the sky, it will appear the usual silvery-white and remain visible all night until sunrise on Tuesday.

While the supermoon may seem larger and brighter than an average full moon, Abu Zahra said that most observers are unlikely to notice a significant difference due to potential obstructions, such as clouds or street lights. He added that assessing its apparent size can be challenging when the moon is high in the sky.

The supermoon will have minimal impact on our planet, causing slightly higher and lower tides due to the moon's gravitational pull, a normal monthly occurrence during full moons. This extra pull from the supermoon will not result in unusual weather or geological activity.

This is an ideal time of the month to observe the brightly lit lunar surface, as the landscape appears flattened with short shadows due to the sun fully illuminating the moon's face.