The Geminids are unique with the Dubai Astronomy Group stating that they come from 3200 Phaethon, which experts are divided on as to whether it is an asteroid or comet.
About 500 people gathered at the Al Qudra desert to observe the Geminids meteor shower. The event on December 14 was held by the Dubai Astronomy Group. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Members of the public observe the skies to spot the Geminids meteor shower in Dubai's Al Qudra desert.
Apart from slight cloudy conditions, the clear weather helped to see the bright meteors shootings across the skies at speeds of 125,528 kph - 40 times faster than a speeding bullet.
The Dubai Astronomy Group also provided eight telescopes to help the public spot Jupiter and the Orion Nebula.
The Geminids are unique with the Dubai Astronomy Group stating that they come from 3200 Phaethon, which experts are divided on as to whether it is an asteroid or comet.
About 500 people gathered at the Al Qudra desert to observe the Geminids meteor shower. The event on December 14 was held by the Dubai Astronomy Group. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Members of the public observe the skies to spot the Geminids meteor shower in Dubai's Al Qudra desert.
Apart from slight cloudy conditions, the clear weather helped to see the bright meteors shootings across the skies at speeds of 125,528 kph - 40 times faster than a speeding bullet.
The Dubai Astronomy Group also provided eight telescopes to help the public spot Jupiter and the Orion Nebula.
The Geminids are unique with the Dubai Astronomy Group stating that they come from 3200 Phaethon, which experts are divided on as to whether it is an asteroid or comet.
