Perseids meteor shower puts on dazzling show in UAE skies - in pictures

  • The Perseids meteor shower in the sky above Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah during a viewing event held by the Dubai Astronomy Group on August 12. All photos: Dubai Astronomy Group
    The Perseids meteor shower in the sky above Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah during a viewing event held by the Dubai Astronomy Group on August 12. All photos: Dubai Astronomy Group
  • About 300 people attended the observation event
    About 300 people attended the observation event
  • Clear skies above Jebel Jais helping the skygazers spot the meteors clearly
    Clear skies above Jebel Jais helping the skygazers spot the meteors clearly
  • A meteor shoots across the starry sky above Ras Al Khaimah
    A meteor shoots across the starry sky above Ras Al Khaimah
  • A skygazer uses a telescope for a better look
    A skygazer uses a telescope for a better look
  • People look up towards the sky, which is lit up by the meteor shower
    People look up towards the sky, which is lit up by the meteor shower