Perseids meteor shower in UAE tomorrow: When, where and how to watch

Dubai - Special events to be hosted in a desert majlis and at UAE’s highest mountain, where you could see up to 100 meteors in an hour.

A stunning meteor shower will peak tomorrow, and special events in the UAE will let you catch the celestial spectacle.

The Perseids, known for their fireballs and big explosions of bright light and colours that last longer, will peak on the night of Thursday, August 12.

Under ideal conditions, one may be able to see 60 to 100 meteors in an hour. It is produced by the comet Swift-Tuttle.

According to the Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG), the shower can be best viewed from a dark location after midnight. “Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky,” DAG posted on its website.

Catch the heavenly show in a desert majlis

Sharjah’s Mleiha Archaeological Centre will host a special sky watching event on Thursday, August 12, from 7pm to 1am.

The special event organised at the Mleiha campsite will include activities such as observation of moon and planets through professional telescopes; a presentation on astronomy and the Perseids meteor shower; and interactive sessions and quizzes.