Geminids Meteor Shower 2021

Date: 13th Dec 2021 (Monday)
Time: 10 PM – 4 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai

The Geminids – always a favorite among the annual meteor showers – are a prolific meteor shower caused by the object 3200 Phaethon. It will peak in 2021 on the night of Monday, December 13 into Tuesday, December 14. This year, a waxing gibbous moon will hang around most of the night, washing out the fainter meteors. Regardless, it’s always worth a look!
Join us at Al Qudra Desert in Dubai and witness the Geminids Meteor Shower!

EVENT TICKET FEE:

• – General Tickets: AED 150
• – Kids (Under 16): AED 100
• – DAG Members: AED 75

– We can provide financial aid for DAG Members’ family members. Call or WhatsApp +971 4 221 6603 for support.

EVENT PROGRAM:

• – 10:00 PM: Event Introduction
• – 10:20 PM: Talk: Geminids Meteor Shower
• – 12:00 AM: Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
• – 12:30 AM: Q & A Session/Trivia
• – 2:38 AM: Moon Setting (Clear view of the night sky)
• – 3:00 AM: Peak of the Meteor Shower
• – Telescope Observation all throughout the evening

– The meteors will not be visible through the telescopes. Only celestial (planets stars, etc.) observation will be done through the telescopes.

OPTIONAL SESSIONS:

• – 1:00 AM: Astrophotography of the Night Sky (DSLR camera recommended)
• – 2:00 AM: DSLR Photography of Meteors (DSLR camera required)

BE SURE TO READ ALL EVENTS DOs and DONT’s HERE (IMPORTANT!): http://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/geminids-meteor-shower-2021/