August 2023: What to see in the UAE night sky
One of the most awaited meteor showers of the year will grace the August skies some time in the middle of the month–the Perseids. Meanwhile,
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One of the most awaited meteor showers of the year will grace the August skies some time in the middle of the month–the Perseids. Meanwhile,
July is giving us two meteor showers by month’s end, and a string of nebulae and star clusters to keep us entertained throughout the month.
June is when the Milky Way begins to show a little earlier in the night, around 9 P.M., and when a lot of fascinating nebulae
To help you with your stargazing this May, we’ve prepared a list of the objects you may find in the night sky when you visit
Mark your calendars for two major sky events this October—the Orionid meteor shower with minimal interference from the Moon, and a partial solar eclipse! Moon
Moon and planet pairings move to early and late evenings this September, and two planetary oppositions are available to view throughout some nights. We’ll also
Our Observatory is still closed this August, and while we’re preparing to welcome you back to our grounds, let us help you plan your stargazing
It’s the second half of 2022! July night skies starts off quietly, but it gets active at the latter part of the month, with a
Missed the #MilkyWay? Look up in the sky early in the morning this June–it’s going to be high up there after midnight, along with your
The series of conjunctions, appulses, and another meteor shower will continue to delight us this May, and like the past months these cosmic treats are
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Al Wathbah South, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates