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UAE: How to watch the biggest and last meteor shower of year

The UAE skies will dazzle with one of the most spectacular meteor showers that is set to peak on December 14-15 night. Residents will have the chance to view the Geminids Meteor Shower, the biggest and the last meteor shower of the year, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group.

What is the Geminids Meteor Shower?

The Geminids Meteor Shower are pieces of debris that enter our planet’s atmosphere at speeds of up to 70 km per second, vaporising and causing the streaks of light we call meteors. The spectacular meteor shower has been known to produce over 150 meteors per hour at its peak, although light pollution and other factors mean that in reality, the actual number visible is far less.

When will the event take place?

Residents can catch the spectacle on Wednesday, December 14 and Thursday, December 15.

How to watch this event?

Dubai Astronomy Group CEO Hasan Al Hariri said people don’t need any special equipment or skills to view a meteor shower. All that is needed is a clear sky and a secluded viewing spot away from the city lights.

Where to catch this event?

Dubai Astronomy Group is hosting a special event on December 14 at Al Qudra in Dubai. The event will take place from 8pm to12am and it will also include the observation of Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn with a telescope; astrophotography session; sky mapping; naked-eye observation of the meteors, and more.

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