The recent solar eclipse was a magnificent view. But are you one of them who missed this recent celestial event? Don’t fret as there are few similar sightings left to appear this year. 2 Meteor showers are set to light up the UAE skies soon. It will be a show full of shooting stars pacing in the skies. Read ahead to find the dates and places to spot these celestial events in UAE.
Meteor Showers Expected To Light Up The UAE Skies
6. The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of Nov. 17-18, and it could end up being the best meteor shower of 2022.
Most years it only bring 15 shooting stars per hour, but astronomers say rates this year could reach 50-200 per hour: https://t.co/HHuqvVu9qo pic.twitter.com/vn7b5kUmag— AccuWeather Astronomy (@AccuAstronomy) October 30, 2022
Because many of the meteor showers in 2022 will coincide with bright moon phases, they won’t all be as striking as in years past. Despite the decreasing hourly rates, we still anticipate some excellent showers.
As confirmed by the sources, the Leonid meteor shower will occur on 17th November 2022. Despite the fact that the shower will occur during a full moon, it is expected to witness nearly 90 shooting stars every hour.
Following this, the next meteor shower, called Geminid will take place on December 13th & 14th 2022. This meteor shower will relight the night sky during the festive time in UAE. Astronomers can expect to observe about 100 meteors per hour during this stunning cosmic event.
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Stargazing Destinations In UAE
Enhance your camping experience with this meteor shower event. Just be sure to visit the desert from 2 a.m. till dawn, which is the best time to see meteor showers.
Here is a list of 5 spots that might help you catch the meteor shower in the UAE
1. Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre
2. Rub Al Khali Desert
3. The Al Quaa Milky Way spot
4. Sharjah Centre for Astronomy and Space Sciences
5. Al Sadeem Astronomy
So pack your red flashlight, warm clothes, and deck chair and set out to watch the best view of your life. The 2 meteor showers will definitely make you feel elated.
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