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
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
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
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
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
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
