Earlier this week, the UAE skies were lit up with the sight of hundreds and thousands of meteors zooming past. I hope everyone who saw the annual Perseids meteor shower on Sunday, August 11th, made a wish or two on this beautiful shooting star. But for those of you who were eager to see magic but missed out on the show this time around, don’t worry because there are still many more celestial celebrations waiting for you. Come with me, and I’ll tell you when all the next space events that we can see in UAE are happening.
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Look Forward to More Celestial Wonders
If you missed the meteor shower, there are two more celestial events coming up sooner than you think. On August 15th (today), you can witness the Mars and Jupiter conjunction at 2 am. This close encounter will see the two planets appear just a third of a degree apart, which is less than the width of the full moon. Then, on Monday, August 19, a supermoon will grace the sky. A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it look larger and brighter than usual.
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Save The Date For The Geminids Meteor Shower
If you’re looking forward to another meteor shower, mark your calendar for Saturday, December 14, when the Geminids will light up the night sky. Known for its bright and colourful meteors, the Geminids is a spectacular celestial show that’s worth waiting for.
And there you have it, my stargazing lovers – you don’t have to wait for the next annual Perseids meteor shower in 2025. There is another stunning meteor show in just less than 4 months! Find out the best places in the UAE to go see the stars without any distractions from the rest of the city.
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