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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
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A Geminids meteor shower lit up UAE skies on December 13, 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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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
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The Geminid meteor shower in Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
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Another shot of the Geminid meteor shower from Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
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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
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Clear skies and no Moon interference enhanced the experience. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Those who watched away from light pollution were wowed by the large number of 'shooting stars'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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People of all ages attended the gathering. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Members of the Dubai Astronomy Group gave presentations and educated guests on the celestial event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Hasan Al Hariri, chief executive of the Dubai Astronomy Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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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
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A Geminids meteor shower lit up UAE skies on December 13, 2020. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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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
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The Geminid meteor shower in Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
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Another shot of the Geminid meteor shower from Mleiha, Sharjah. Prabhu Astrophotography for The National
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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
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Clear skies and no Moon interference enhanced the experience. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Those who watched away from light pollution were wowed by the large number of 'shooting stars'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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People of all ages attended the gathering. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Members of the Dubai Astronomy Group gave presentations and educated guests on the celestial event. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Hasan Al Hariri, chief executive of the Dubai Astronomy Group. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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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
How to watch the Geminids meteor shower 2023 in the UAE
The cosmic display is expected to be at its peak on Wednesday and Thursday
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