Al Thuraya Astronomy Center

Planetary Alignment Viewing Event (DAY 3)
2025-02-01 18:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Al Qudra Desert
Due to popular demand, we’re thrilled to announce another Planetary Alignment Viewing Event on 1st February! Join us from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Al Qudra Desert for a breathtaking celestial experience. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity!
Date: 1 Feb 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-alignment-viewing-event-day-3/

Program Fee:

General Ticket: AED 150/-
Kids (Under 13) Ticket: AED 120/-
DAG Members: AED 100/-

Event Program:

06:00 PM – Event intro
06:30 PM – Talk about the Planetary Alignment
07:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Decoding the constellations in the night sky)
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and potentially Neptune and Uranus.

Planetary Alignment Viewing Event (DAY 4)
2025-02-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 2 Feb 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-alignment-event-all-days/

Program Fee:

General Ticket: AED 150/-
Kids (Under 13) Ticket: AED 120/-
DAG Members: AED 100/-

Event Program:

06:00 PM – Event intro
06:30 PM – Talk about the Planetary Alignment
07:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Decoding the constellations in the night sky)
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and potentially Neptune and Uranus.

Planetary Alignment Viewing Event (DAY 5)
2025-02-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 8 Feb 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-alignment-event-all-days/

Program Fee:

General Ticket: AED 150/-
Kids (Under 13) Ticket: AED 120/-
DAG Members: AED 100/-

Event Program:

06:00 PM – Event intro
06:30 PM – Talk about the Planetary Alignment
07:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Decoding the constellations in the night sky)
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and potentially Neptune and Uranus.

Planetary Alignment Viewing Event (DAY 6)
2025-02-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 9 Feb 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-alignment-event-all-days/

Program Fee:

General Ticket: AED 150/-
Kids (Under 13) Ticket: AED 120/-
DAG Members: AED 100/-

Event Program:

06:00 PM – Event intro
06:30 PM – Talk about the Planetary Alignment
07:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Decoding the constellations in the night sky)
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and potentially Neptune and Uranus.

Planetary Alignment Viewing Event (DAY 7)
2025-02-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 15 Feb 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-alignment-event-all-days/

Program Fee:

General Ticket: AED 150/-
Kids (Under 13) Ticket: AED 120/-
DAG Members: AED 100/-

Event Program:

06:00 PM – Event intro
06:30 PM – Talk about the Planetary Alignment
07:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Decoding the constellations in the night sky)
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and potentially Neptune and Uranus.

Iftar Under The Stars
2025-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 16 March 2025 (Sunday night)
Time: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 150 – AED 180
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/iftar-under-the-stars-2/
Join us for Iftar Under the Stars and experience the beauty of the night sky while breaking your fast in the serene desert. Enjoy a peaceful iftar at Al Qudra Desert on March 16th, followed by a fascinating lecture on Ramadan Through the Lens of Astronomy, a sky mapping session, and guided telescope observations of planets and celestial wonders.
Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 180
Kids (Under 13): AED 160
DAG Members: AED 150

Event Program:

06:00 PM – Event intro
06:30 PM – Maghrib Prayer
06:30 PM – Iftar
07:30 PM – Talk: Ramadan Through the Lens of Astronomy + Q&A session
08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories of the Night Sky)
08:15 PM – Isha Prayer
09:00 PM – Event End
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Jupiter, Mars, Moon, and deep sky objects.

Perseids Meteor Shower 2025
2025-08-12 23:00 - 2025-08-13 03:00 | Jebel Jais – RAK
Date: 12 August 2025 (Tuesday night)
Time: 11:00 PM – 03:00 AM
Location: Jebel Jais – Ras Al Khaimah
Fee: AED 200 – AED 175
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/perseids-meteor-shower-2025/

Experience the beauty of the Perseids meteor shower from the highest peak in the UAE — Jebel Jais! Join us for a magical night of stargazing as we witness one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year. Although the presence of the moon may slightly affect visibility, dozens of bright meteors are still expected to streak across the sky, making it a breathtaking sight.
Our expert-guided session includes telescope observations, constellation storytelling, and a deep dive into the night sky—away from city lights, in an exclusive and serene mountain setting. Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, this event promises an unforgettable experience under the stars.
The Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. They occur every year between July 17 and August 24 and tend to peak around August 9-13.
Made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus. This is because the direction, or radiant, from which the shower seems to come in the sky lies in the same direction as Perseus. The Perseids are widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers because most years at its peak, one can see 60 to 100 meteors in an hour from a dark place.

Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 200
– Kids (Under 13): AED 175

Event Program:
– 11:15 PM – Event Introduction
– 11:45 PM – Talk: Perseids Meteor Shower
– 12:30 AM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
– 01:00 AM – Q & A Session
– Naked-eye observation of the meteors throughout the night.
– Telescope Observation all throughout the evening (Saturn, Moon, and deep sky objects)
– Phone photography of celestial objects through telescopes

READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE EVENT HERE: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/perseids-meteor-shower-2025/

Stargazing at Jebel Jais 2025
2025-08-16 21:00 - 2025-08-17 01:00 | Jebel Jais – RAK
Date: 16 August 2025 (Saturday night)
Time: 09:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Location: Jebel Jais – Ras Al Khaimah
Fee: AED 250 – AED 175
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/stargazing-at-jebel-jais-2025/

Join us under the stars at Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, for a serene stargazing night on the weekend. With the moon less bright compared to earlier in the week, this is a great opportunity to enjoy clearer skies and potentially see meteors from the Perseids meteor shower.
The event features telescope observations, guided constellation tours, and celestial storytelling, all led by expert astronomers in an exclusive mountain setting far from city lights. Whether you’re a first-time stargazer or a seasoned astronomy lover, this night promises awe, learning, and unforgettable views of the night sky.

Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 250
– Kids (Under 13): AED 175

Event Program:
– 09:15 PM – Event Introduction
– 09:45 PM – Talk: Perseids Meteor Shower
– 10:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
– 11:00 PM – Q & A Session
– Telescope Observation all throughout the evening (Saturn and deep sky objects)
– Phone photography of celestial objects through telescopes

READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE EVENT HERE: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/stargazing-at-jebel-jais-2025/

Total Lunar Eclipse 2025
2025-09-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Mohammed bin Rashid Library
Date: 07 September 2025 (Sunday night)
Time: 07:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Fee: AED 250 – AED 200
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/total-lunar-eclipse-2025/

Experience the rare Total Lunar Eclipse at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. The evening will feature talks on the science of eclipses, engaging Q&A sessions, astrophotography workshops, guided telescope observations, and storytelling under the stars — all leading up to the breathtaking moment when the Moon turns a deep red during totality.

Event Ticket Fee:
– General Tickets: AED 250
– Kids (Under 13): AED 200

Event Program:
– 07:15 PM – Welcome & Introduction
– 07:45 PM – Talk: Understanding the Lunar Eclipse
– 08:00 PM – Astrophotography Workshop (Live Demos & Tips for Eclipse Imaging)
– 08:20 PM – Q&A Session
– 08:40 PM – Telescope Observations of the Eclipse
– 09:30 PM – 🌑 Total Eclipse Begins
– 10:52 PM – 🌕 Total Eclipse Ends
– 11:00 PM – Closing

READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE EVENT HERE: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/total-lunar-eclipse-2025/#event

Saturn Observation + Stargazing
2025-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 | 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/

Hunter's Supermoon 2025
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Al Awir Second Park – Dubai
Date: 7 October 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Location: Al Awir Second Park – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 120
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/hunters-supermoon-2025/

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 7th of October, 2025 at Al Awir Second Park to witness the incredible Supermoon!

Event Ticket Fee:

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

Event Program:

07:00 PM – Welcome
07:30 PM – Talk about the Hunter’s Supermoon
08:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:15 PM – Telescope observation of the Supermoon
Phone photography of the moon through telescopes

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.

Beaver Supermoon 2025
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Al Awir Second Park – Dubai
Date: 5 November 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Location: Al Awir Second Park – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 120
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/beaver-supermoon-2025/
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 for a magical night under the Beaver Supermoon! Witness the Moon at its closest and brightest through telescopes, with engaging talks and fun activities. Don’t miss this spectacle under Dubai’s skies!

Event Ticket Fee:

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

Event Program:

07:00 PM – Welcome
07:30 PM – Talk about the Beaver Supermoon
08:00 PM – Q&A Session
08:15 PM – Telescope observation of the Supermoon
Phone photography of the moon through 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.

Geminids Meteor Shower (12 Dec 2025)
2025-12-12 22:00 - 2025-12-13 02:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 12 December 2025 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 200 – AED 175
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/geminids-meteor-shower-2025/
Join us for a magical two-night Geminids Meteor Shower experience at Al Qudra Desert! From 10 PM to 2 AM each night, escape the city lights and enjoy one of the year’s most spectacular meteor displays.
The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge from this constellation in the sky. Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are not associated with a comet but with an asteroid: 3200 Phaethon. The asteroid takes about 1.4 years to orbit the Sun.
Although the peak of the meteor shower is on the night of the 13th (Saturday), we’re still expecting to see plenty of good meteors on the night of the 12th as well. The event is a two-day program, giving us great chances on both nights.

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 200
Kids (Under 13): AED 175

Event Program:

10:15 PM – Event Introduction
10:45 PM – Talk: Geminids Meteor Shower
11:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
12:00 AM – Q & A Session
12:00 AM – Peak of the Meteor Shower starts
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Jupiter, Saturn, and Deep sky objects.
Phone photography through the telescopes.

Geminids Meteor Shower (13 Dec 2025)
2025-12-13 22:00 - 2025-12-14 02:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 13 December 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 PM – 02:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 200 – AED 175
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/geminids-meteor-shower-2025/
Join us for a magical two-night Geminids Meteor Shower experience at Al Qudra Desert! From 10 PM to 2 AM each night, escape the city lights and enjoy one of the year’s most spectacular meteor displays.
The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge from this constellation in the sky. Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are not associated with a comet but with an asteroid: 3200 Phaethon. The asteroid takes about 1.4 years to orbit the Sun.
Although the peak of the meteor shower is on the night of the 13th (Saturday), we’re still expecting to see plenty of good meteors on the night of the 12th as well. The event is a two-day program, giving us great chances on both nights.

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 200
Kids (Under 13): AED 175

Event Program:

10:15 PM – Event Introduction
10:45 PM – Talk: Geminids Meteor Shower
11:30 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
12:00 AM – Q & A Session
12:00 AM – Peak of the Meteor Shower starts
Telescope Observation throughout the night of Jupiter, Saturn, and Deep sky objects.
Phone photography through the telescopes.

Supermoon + Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2026
2026-01-03 23:00 - 2026-01-04 03:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 03 January 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 PM – 03:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 200 – AED 175
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/supermoon-quadrantids-meteor-shower-2026/
Kick off the New Year on 3 January in the Al Qudra Desert under the January Wolf Supermoon and the Quadrantids meteor shower. While the bright moon will unfortunately dim the smaller meteors, we’re hoping to catch the brighter ones throughout the evening. Enjoy a guided talk on the meteor shower, a sky-mapping session exploring constellations, and a Q&A, as we observe the night sky through telescopes.
The shower owes its name to the now-defunct constellation Quadrans Muralis. The constellation was left off a list of constellations drawn out by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1922, but because the shower had already been named after Quadrans Muralis, its name was not changed. The Quadrantids is also sometimes called Bootids after the modern constellation, Boötes.
The Quadrantids are associated with asteroid 2003 EH1. The asteroid takes about 5.5 years to orbit around the Sun.

Event Ticket Fee:

General Tickets: AED 200
Kids (Under 13): AED 175

Event Program:

11:15 PM – Event Introduction
11:00 PM – Supermoon Observation and Talk
11:45 PM – Talk: Quadrantids Meteor Shower
12:30 AM – Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
01:00 AM – Q & A Session
02:00 AM – Peak of the Meteor Shower starts
Telescope Observation throughout the night of the Moon, Jupiter, 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

Journey Through The Universe - A Stargazing Experience
2026-01-31 20:00 - 2026-02-01 00:00 | Al Qudra Desert
Date: 31 January 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 08:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 120 – AED 150
Register Now: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/journey-through-the-universe-stargazing/

Join us on the 31st of Jan for a guided stargazing experience exploring the Moon, planets, and the winter night sky. Journey from our solar system to bright stars, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies through powerful telescopes. A magical night under the stars awaits.

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

Event Program:
– 08:00 PM – Saturn Observation
– 08:30 PM – Welcome and Event Introduction
– 09:00 PM – Guided Stargazing: Moon & Planets
– 09:30 PM – Stars of the Winter Sky (Sirius)
– 10:00 PM – Deep-Sky Observations (Pleiades, Nebulae & Galaxies)
– 10:30 PM – Q & A Session
– 11:00 PM – Open Telescope Observation
– Phone photography through the telescopes of celestial objects.

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.
