This week, the sky of the United Arab Emirates will illuminate the most powerful meteor shower.
A magnificent Geminid meteor shower will illuminate the night sky of the UAE until December 16. The spectacle will be especially impressive on the night of December 13 and in the early morning of December 14. Dubai Astronomy Group predicts that at least 120 meteors can be seen in one hour.
Experts warn that the best time to observe the meteor shower is not several hours shortly before dawn.
The hemenids are considered one of the brightest and most powerful meteor showers of the year.
The Dubai Astronomy Group will organize a special camp on December 14, in which enthusiasts can get acquainted with astronomy with the help of a well-known specialist in this matter. They will also be able to see the meteor shower and other celestial bodies, such as planets and galaxies. In addition, lectures, presentations and a series of questions and answers about the stars and the universe will be held. Details of the event can be found at www.q-tickets.com.
