Perseids meteor shower from the top of Jais Mountain in RAK - in pictures

  • People watch the Perseids meteor shower from the top of Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. All photos: EPA
    People watch the Perseids meteor shower from the top of Jais Mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. All photos: EPA
  • The Perseids are one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year
    The Perseids are one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year
  • A member of the Dubai Astronomy Group uses a laser to point out where to spot the meteors
    A member of the Dubai Astronomy Group uses a laser to point out where to spot the meteors
  • The Perseids takes place when Earth passes through the densest part of the debris trail left by Comet Swift-Tuttle
    The Perseids takes place when Earth passes through the densest part of the debris trail left by Comet Swift-Tuttle
  • The showers may be fainter than usual this year because of a full moon that could reduce visibility
    The showers may be fainter than usual this year because of a full moon that could reduce visibility
  • Viewing the Perseids comes down to 'timing and luck', says Mohamed Usama Ismail, lead of optical astronomy and tours at Al Sadeem Astronomy in Abu Dhabi
    Viewing the Perseids comes down to 'timing and luck', says Mohamed Usama Ismail, lead of optical astronomy and tours at Al Sadeem Astronomy in Abu Dhabi