Supermoon
Observation Event
Date: 29 September 2023 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park - Dubai
A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that nearly coincides with perigee—the closest that the Moon comes to the Earth in its elliptic orbit—resulting in a slightly larger-than-usual apparent size of the lunar disk as viewed from Earth. Join us on the 29th of August, 2023 at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center to witness the last Supermoon of this year!
Event Ticket Fee:
- General Tickets: AED 60
- Kids (Under 13): AED 40
- DAG Members: Free
Event Program:
- 06:00 PM – Lecture explaining the Supermoon phenomenon
- 06:20 PM – Q & A Session
- Telescope Observation of the Moon throughout the evening.
- Phone photography of the Moon through the telescopes.
Important Information
The venue for the event is Al Thuraya Astronomy Center
A precise location pin will be sent by email after you register for the program.
Please bring a soft copy of the event ticket Email
Please bring a soft copy (on your phone) of the event ticket that contains a QR code to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Mushrif Park Entry fee is AED 10 per car
All attendees are required to pay Mushrif Park entry fees which is AED 10 per car through Nol Card.
Nol Cards can be purchased at the gate
Nol Cards for paying the entrance fee for Mushrif Park can be purchased at the gate.
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 Emirates ID
You are requested to bring any form of identification with you to be presented at the venue upon request.
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.
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.
No alcohol is Allowed! this is a family-friendly event
Please be respectful of others and mindful of the environment.
No pets are allowed
Pets are not allowed at our events and activities.
The following image is an example of what the event ticket email will look like. Be sure to have a soft copy with you when you arrive at the location for easy check-in:
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