Watch Shooting Stars And Fireballs In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

Get ready for an amazing cosmic event in the skies of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah! The Perseid meteor shower, which happens annually, is gracing the skies this week.
This spectacular event involves up to 100 meteors per hour shooting across the sky, leaving behind bright trails of light and color.

The peak of this meteor shower is on Saturday, August 12, and the morning of August 13.

The Perseid meteor shower is caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by a comet called Swift-Tuttle. This debris burns up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating beautiful streaks of light.

This year’s display is expected to be particularly impressive, with the shower peaking during a new moon, making the sky dark and perfect for viewing.

To watch the meteor shower, find a dark spot away from city lights. It’s best to let your eyes adjust to the darkness for about 30 minutes before watching.

If you’d like some guidance, the Dubai Astronomy Group is hosting a special event on August 12 at the Al Awir desert, where you can observe the meteor shower through telescopes and enjoy other astronomy-related activities.

The meteors from the Perseid shower move at a stunning speed of over 214,000 kilometers per hour. They burn up due to friction with the atmosphere, creating temperatures hotter than 1,650 degrees Celsius.

This year’s meteor shower is especially exciting because it coincides with a new moon, resulting in a dark sky for optimal viewing.

For the best experience, head to places like the Al Awir desert in Dubai, the Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah, or the Al Wathba South desert in Abu Dhabi.

The Perseids are known for their fireballs—bright explosions of light and color that last longer than regular meteors.

This shower is a result of the debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, discovered in 1862, and it creates a dazzling display of shooting stars.

Remember, meteor showers are natural phenomena caused by Earth passing through debris from comets.

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The Perseid meteor shower is named after the Perseus constellation, even though the meteors don’t actually come from there.

So, find a comfortable spot, look up to the skies, and enjoy the mesmerizing light show created by these shooting stars and fireballs!