Supermoon (14 Jun 2022)

Date: 14 June 2022
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
Fee: AED 30 – AED 70
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/supermoon/

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 14th of June, 2022 at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center to witness the amazing Supermoon.

EVENT PROGRAM: 

• 06:30 PM – Lecture explaining the Supermoon phenomenon
• 07:00 PM – Q & A Session
• 07:30 PM – Naked-Eye Observation
• 07:45 PM – Telescope Observation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Masks are MANDATORY!
• Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
• Entry inside Mushrif Park is AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person through Nol Card.
• You can purchase/recharge your already existing Nol Card at the park gate.
• Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of the event ticket email to ensure a smooth and fast check-in.
• Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their membership ID card to be presented upon request.