Mark your calendar for October 28, 2023, and come join us at the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center to witness the magic of a Partial Lunar Eclipse in the company of fellow astronomy enthusiasts. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Full Moon, but they are not precisely aligned. […]
Date: 03 November 2023 (Friday) Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park - Dubai Register: Click here The Jupiter opposition happens when Jupiter, the Sun and The Earth are all aligned in the same line which means that we will be getting the best view of Jupiter all year […]
• Date: 12 Nov 2023 (Sunday) • Time: 04:00 PM onward • Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center - Dubai • Fee: AED 25 per person / Free for Members • Register: Click here Embark on a cosmic journey at the Astronomy Forum. Our “Sun-Day Special” kicks off at 4 pm, adding a sunny twist […]
Join us at Jebel Jais on the evening of the 17th of November and the morning of the 18th to learn more about our night sky, observe different planets and objects through our telescopes, and possibly see the Leonids Meteor Shower! The Leonid meteor shower is annually active in the month of November, and it […]
Join us at Al Qudra Desert on the evening of the 14th of Dec 2023 to witness the Geminids Meteor Shower, learn more about our night sky, observe different planets and objects through our telescopes, and more! Date: 14 Dec 2023 (Thursday night) Time: 10:00 PM - 02:00 AM Location: Al Qudra Desert - […]
Join us for a stargazing night from the evening of Jan 4th to the early hours of Jan 5th. Explore the wonders of the night sky, observe various objects through our telescopes, and have the chance to witness the Quadrantids Meteor Shower! Date: 4th Jan 2024 (Thursday night) Time: 11:00 PM - 04:00 AM […]
Embark on a captivating stargazing experience with us on the night of Feb 10th. Delve into the enchanting mysteries of the night sky, where our telescopes will showcase planets, deep sky objects, and other celestial wonders. Join us for an extraordinary cosmic journey beneath the stars! Date: 10th Feb 2024 (Saturday night) Time: 08:00 […]
Discover the magic of the cosmos at Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest peak! Join us on August 12th for a special event to witness the stunning Perseids meteor shower. This unique stargazing experience offers the opportunity to learn about constellations and gaze at celestial objects through telescopes, away from the city's glow at an exclusive […]
Join us on August 19, 2024, at Roxy Cinemas City Walk for a Supermoon observation event. 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 […]
Date: 08 Sep 2024 (Sunday night) Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Al Lisaili Desert - Dubai Fee: AED 60 - AED 100 Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/saturn-opposition-2024/ Join us at Al Lisaili desert for a special event as Saturn reaches its closest point to Earth this year, offering a stunning view of its rings and […]
Date: 18 September 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: University of Dubai - Dubai Fee: AED 40 - AED 80 Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/supermoon-2024/ 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 […]
Date: 17 October 2024 (Thursday) Time: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM Location: University of Dubai - Dubai Fee: AED 40 - AED 80 Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/hunters-supermoon-2024/ 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 […]
