Stargazing
Leonids Meteor Shower
Date: 17 November 2023 (Friday night)
Time: 10:00 PM - 03:00 AM
Location: Jebel Jais - Ras Al Khaimah
Fee: AED 250 - AED 150
🚨 Due to uncertain weather and road conditions, our Stargazing + Leonids Meteor Shower event at Jebel Jais tonight is canceled. But don’t worry, we’ll be hosting a stargazing event at the mountain top soon. Stay tuned for updates!
For anyone who has registered for this program, our team will reach out to you shortly regarding a refund. If you haven’t received a notification or a call from us, feel free to contact us through WhatsApp +97142216603.
The Leonid meteor shower is annually active in the month of November, and it usually peaks around November 17 or 18. The shower is called Leonids because its radiant, or the point in the sky where the meteors seem to emerge from, lies in the constellation Leo.
Event Ticket Fee:
- General Tickets: AED 250
- Kids (Under 13): AED 200
- DAG Members: AED 150
Event Program:
- 10:00 PM – Saturn Observation
- 10:30 PM – Event Introduction
- 10:45 PM – Talk: Leonids Meteor Shower
- 12:30 AM – Arabian Astronomy
- 12:45 AM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
- 01:00 AM – Q & A Session
- Telescope Observation all throughout the evening (Jupiter, and deep sky objects)
- Phone photography of celestial objects through the telescopes
Important Information
The venue for the event is Jebel Jais - RAK
A precise location pin will be sent by email after you register for the program.
A 4x4 is not required to reach the location
Registration MUST be done in advance
No registration will be accepted/allowed at the venue.
The weather is expected to be Cold and windy
Keep in mind the weather will be cold and windy so please prepare/dress accordingly.
Please bring a Screenshot of the event ticket Email
DAG Members are requested to bring ID
DAG paid members are requested to bring their digital membership card to be presented upon request.
You're requested to bring along your ID
We do not recommend using public transportation
Due to the event ending very late at night, taxis or any other public transportation will not be able to reach this location. plan accordingly.
carry any necessities you might deem necessary
Although we will be providing seating and water, you are requested to carry any necessities you might deem necessary over the period of the event (snacks, seats, etc.) for your hygiene and safety.
There are no nearby restaurants or grocery stores
There are no nearby restaurants or grocery stores, so be sure to have food and snacks with you when you arrive at the location.
We do not recommend using public transportation
Due to the event ending very late at night, taxis or any other public transportation will not be able to reach this location. plan accordingly.
Meteors will not be visible through the telescopes
The meteors pass by very fast so it’s not possible to observe them through a telescope.
Kids under the age of 5 don't require a ticket
We don’t recommend bringing kids under the age of 5 to our events.
Kids under 13 need to be accompanied by a parent
Kids under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent. Parents are required to purchase a ticket.
No pets are allowed
Pets are not allowed at our events and activities.
No alcohol is allowed.
No alcohol is allowed. This is a family-friendly event.
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– If you have any problems making the payment please get in touch with us through WhatsApp +97142216603 and we’ll be more than glad to assist.