Changes in a star’s scintillation (twinkling) and its colour forecast weather events and seasonal change for Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders.

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A star that has become bluer in colour indicates impending rain, due to water in the atmosphere absorbing more of the red wavelengths of light.

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A star that has become redder in colour indicates impending rain, due to water in the atmosphere absorbing more of the blue wavelengths of light.

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A star that is twinkling more rapidly than usual indicates windy weather.

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