Al Thuraya Astronomy Center

Saturn Observation + Stargazing
2025-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 27 Sep 2025
Time: 08:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 120
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/saturn-observation-stargazing/
Join us at Al Qudra Desert for a magical night under the stars!
Observe Saturn through telescopes and enjoy a guided lecture that decodes the constellations and their stories. With clear desert skies, engaging talks, and stargazing activities, it’s the perfect evening for astronomy lovers of all ages.

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 120
Kids (Under 13): AED 100

Event Program:

08:15 PM – Event Introduction
08:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories in the Sky)
09:10 PM – Q & A Session
Telescope Observation of Saturn all throughout the evening, and other celestial objects.
Phone photography of celestial objects through the telescopes.

READ IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION HERE: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/saturn-observation-stargazing/

Orionids Meteor Shower 2025
2025-10-21 22:00 - 2025-10-22 02:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 21 October 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 125 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/orionids-meteor-shower-2025/
A magical night awaits under the stars as the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak! Enjoy perfectly dark, moonless skies and a serene desert atmosphere in Al Qudra, making it an unforgettable experience for stargazers and nature lovers alike.
The Orionid meteor shower is the second meteor shower created by Comet Halley. The Eta Aquarids in May is the other meteor shower created by debris left by Comet Halley.
Halley takes around 76 years to make a complete revolution around the Sun. It will next be visible from Earth in 2061.
Orionids are named after Orion, because the meteors seem to emerge or radiate from the same area in the sky as the constellation.

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 150
Kids (Under 13): AED 125

Event Program:

10:15 PM – Event Introduction
10:45 PM – Talk: Orionids Meteor Shower
11:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
12:00 AM – Q & A Session
Telescope Observation throughout the night of celestial objects.
Phone photography through the telescopes.

Leonids Meteor Shower 2025
2025-11-17 22:00 - 2025-11-18 02:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 17 November 2025 (Monday)
Time: 10:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 125 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/leonids-meteor-shower-2025/
Join us for a magical night of stargazing in the heart of Al Qudra Desert! The Leonids meteor shower peaks this month with up to 15 meteors per hour under moonless, dark skies. Enjoy telescope observations and immerse yourself in the peaceful desert atmosphere for an unforgettable celestial experience.
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. The Leonids occur when the Earth passes through the debris left by Comet Tempel-Tuttle. The comet takes around 33 years to make one orbit around the Sun.

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 150
Kids (Under 13): AED 125

Event Program:

10:15 PM – Event Introduction
10:45 PM – Talk: Leonids Meteor Shower
11:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
12:00 AM – Q & A Session
Telescope Observation throughout the night of celestial objects.
Phone photography through the telescopes.

Comet Stargazing Event - C/2025 K1 (Atlas)
2025-11-29 21:00 - 2025-11-30 01:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 29 November 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 09:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 120 – AED 150
Register:
Join us for a stargazing session where you’ll explore the Moon, planets, deep-sky objects, and a special chance to observe Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) through our telescopes. A night filled with cosmic wonders awaits!

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 150
Kids (Under 13): AED 120

Event Program:

09:15 PM – Welcome and Event Introduction
09:30 PM – Talk: Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS)
10:00 PM – Q & A Session
10:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session & Stories of the Night Sky (Arabian Astronomy)
12:00 AM – Comet Observation
Telescope Observation throughout the night of the Moon, Planets, and Deep-sky objects.
Phone photography through the telescopes.

Jupiter Opposition 2026
2026-01-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Mohammed bin Rashid Library
Date: 10 January 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Location: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library – Dubai
Fee: AED 150 – AED 120
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/jupiter-opposition-2026/

Join us at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library for an exciting evening as Jupiter reaches its closest point to Earth this year, offering a breathtaking view of the gas giant and its moons! Experience Jupiter at its brightest through our telescopes and enjoy an enlightening evening under the stars.
Jupiter reaches opposition on January 10 which means it stands directly opposite the Sun from our point of view. This alignment makes the planet brighter and clearer than usual.

Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 150
– Kids (Under 13): AED 120

Event Program:
– 6:30 PM — Welcome & Introduction
– 7:00 PM — Astronomy Talk: Jupiter at Opposition
– 7:30 PM — Q&A Session
– 8:00 PM — Telescope Observations
– 9:00 PM — End of Event

Planetary Parade (21st Feb 2026)
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 130 – AED 160
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-parade-21st-feb-2026/

Join us this Ramadan for a magical Planetary Parade under the desert sky at Al Qudra Desert on the 21st of Feb. Witness Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, the Moon, and more through powerful telescopes as they align in a stunning celestial display.

Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 160
– Kids (Under 13): AED 130

Event Program:
– 06:00 PM – Event Introduction
– 06:20 PM – Iftar & Prayer Break
– 06:45 PM – Saturn Observation (The planet will be setting shortly, so please arrive early to be able to observe it)
– 07:15 PM – Ramadan, Moon Sighting & the Science Behind It Talk
– 07:45 PM – Planetary Parade Explained: How & Why Planets Align
– 08:30 PM – Q&A Session
– 08:45 PM – Moon, Uranus, & Jupiter Observation
– 09:30 PM – Open Telescope Viewing (incl. Deep Sky objects)
Phone photography through the telescopes of celestial objects.

Planetary Parade - Iftar Under the Stars (27th Feb 2026)
2026-02-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 27 February 2026 (Friday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 180 – AED 200
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-parade-27th-feb-2026/

Witness the planets align in a breathtaking cosmic display. and break your fast with us for an Iftar Under the Stars experience. Join us for a guided stargazing session, telescope observations, and engaging astronomy insights beneath the desert sky.

Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 200
– Kids (Under 13): AED 180

Event Program:
– 06:00 PM – Event Introduction
– 06:20 PM – Iftar & Prayer Break
– 06:45 PM – Saturn Observation (The planet will be setting shortly, so please arrive early to be able to observe it)
– 07:15 PM – Ramadan & the Science Behind It Talk
– 07:45 PM – Planetary Parade Explained: How & Why Planets Align
– 08:30 PM – Q&A Session
– 08:45 PM – Moon, Uranus, & Jupiter Observation
– 09:30 PM – Open Telescope Viewing (incl. Deep Sky objects)
Phone photography through the telescopes of celestial objects.
