UAE people, gear up as the sky will be lit with one of the most beautiful celestial spectacles. The Geminids Meteor Shower is expected to peak in the next week and paint the skies of the UAE. These are the most clearly visible sky events, if the weather allows. It will be the most spectacular meteor shower of the year. Here is where and when you can catch a glimpse of this natural sky show.
UAE Meteor Shower 2022
The Geminids Meteor Shower of 2022 is active from November 19 to December 24. But they will be the most intense and visible on December 14-15. Pieces of debris, known as meteor showers, hit the atmosphere of our planet at speeds of up to 70 kilometres per second before vaporising and producing the light streaks we name meteors.
The Dubai Astronomy Group said that the residents of the UAE can catch a glimpse of this gorgeous spectacle on the given two dates. They also mentioned that there are chances that the moon, which is about 70 percent illuminated, might dim the shine of the meteor. People can watch it without any special equipment at a viewing spot away from the lights of the city.
A Special Event To Watch The Celestial Spectacle
To make sure that people catch a clear view of this important meteor shower, Dubai Astronomy Group has hosted a special event. The event will take place on December 14 in the Al Qudra desert. The event will begin at 8 pm and will last till 12 am. The entry tickets will cost between Dhs 70 and Dhs 120.
The event will include more than just watching the meteor showers. It will also include observing the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars through a telescope. Naked eye observation of meteors, sky mapping and astrophotography sessions, and much more will be a part of the event.
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