Did You Know You Can Catch The Milky Way With Naked Eyes This August?

If you happen to be someone who is interested in the stars, the moons and the planets, then you already know that the Milky Way is beautiful. Watching the pictures captured by photographers of the beautiful night sky that features this brilliant galaxy of stars is truly astounding. And if you wish to watch the Milky Way for yourself, then you are in luck. After all, it will paint the Arab skies this August and will be visible to the naked eye.

Milky Way Visible In The Arab Night Sky

A Saudi Gazette report recently mentioned how the Milky Way will be visible to the naked eye during August in the Arab region. This would particularly be visible from dark locations and places that are away from light pollution. Due to the absence of moonlight over the coming evenings, these were proved to be ideal conditions for those who wish to observe the Milky Way with their naked eye.

As it happens, Majed Abu Zahra, who is the head of the Jeddah Astronomy Society, mentions how the hazy band would be stretching across the sky. This is an edge view of the galaxy, and summer nights make it the perfect time to view the core of stars, cosmic dust, and gas.

Best DarkSky Destinations In The Arab Region

However, the next question that arises is: where can you watch the brilliantly lit up night sky? The answer is quite simple! There are many places in the Middle East that allow you to watch the night sky without any light pollution. And if you are on a budget, there are a few destinations for astro-tourists that we are here to tell you to take a look at:

Al Qudra Desert, Dubai
This is one of the most accessible dark sky spots in Dubai, and it nearly costs nothing to visit. In fact, the Dubai Astronomic Group regularly holds events here.

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai
A little farther than Al Qudra, this is within a protected conservation zone. As a result, light pollution is low, and there are no big entry fees.

Liwa Oasis, Abu Dhabi
Liwa Oasis is at the edge of the Rub’ al Khali. This is the largest continuous sand desert in the world. And the dark sky here makes it the perfect spot to view the galaxy.

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Wahiba Sands, Oman
Wahiba Sands is a desert camp that has some of the great views of the clear skies. The star-watching private camp here has been built around the night sky viewing experience.

Gharameel, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Perfect for serious stargazers, the dramatic rock formations will leave you stunned during the day, and the extraordinary night sky will leave you in awe during the evening.

So, with some of these places listed out for you, make sure to check out these places for the ultimate viewing experience.

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