Geminids meteor shower 2020

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  • A Geminids meteor shower lit up UAE skies on December 13, 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A Geminids meteor shower lit up UAE skies on December 13, 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • About 200 people turned up at Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah to watch the celestial event as part of a gathering organised by the Dubai Astronomy Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    About 200 people turned up at Wadi Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah to watch the celestial event as part of a gathering organised by the Dubai Astronomy Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Geminid meteor shower in Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
    The Geminid meteor shower in Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
  • Another shot of the Geminid meteor shower from Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
    Another shot of the Geminid meteor shower from Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
  • The showers were the most visible ones of the year in the UAE and were at their peak from 10pm to 2am. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The showers were the most visible ones of the year in the UAE and were at their peak from 10pm to 2am. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Clear skies and no Moon interference enhanced the experience. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Clear skies and no Moon interference enhanced the experience. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Those who watched away from light pollution were wowed by the large number of 'shooting stars'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Those who watched away from light pollution were wowed by the large number of 'shooting stars'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • People of all ages attended the gathering. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    People of all ages attended the gathering. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Members of the Dubai Astronomy Group gave presentations and educated guests on the celestial event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Members of the Dubai Astronomy Group gave presentations and educated guests on the celestial event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hasan Al Hariri, chief executive of the Dubai Astronomy Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Hasan Al Hariri, chief executive of the Dubai Astronomy Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The showers were visible to the naked eye, but telescopes were available to see the 'shooting stars' up close and observe other planets. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The showers were visible to the naked eye, but telescopes were available to see the 'shooting stars' up close and observe other planets. Chris Whiteoak / The National