The First Meteor Shower Of 2024 Is Happening This Week
2024 is starting off in Dubai with a dazzling meteor show on January 4th
The Quadrantids Meteor Shower is kicking off the new year, and you can catch a glimpse of this celestial show this week, specifically on Thursday, January 4. As the inaugural meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids promise a remarkable sight, showcasing an exceptional display with a potential of up to 60 meteors per hour during its peak.
The tea, recipe and science behind the meteor showers
The annual Quadrantids Meteor Shower, named after the extinct constellation Quadrans Muralis, is renowned for its powerful bursts of meteor activity. This cosmic display originates from the asteroid 2003 EH1.
Meteor showers are already rare events, but the Quadrantids are even more exceptional. What sets it apart is the potential meteor count, which can reach up to an impressive 60 or more meteors per hour during optimal conditions. However, this extraordinary show has a brief peak activity period, emphasizing the importance of timing.
Kicking off the celestial events of 2024, the Quadrantids promise a spectacular show in the night sky. With its rarity and intensity, it’s the galactic spectacle you wouldn’t want to miss.
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The ultimate place to catch all the action!
Presented by the Dubai Astronomy Group, this stargazing extravaganza is the place to be for an out of this world experience. Taking place in the Al Qudra Desert, far from the city’s hustle and bustle, you’ll dive into guided observation sessions using multiple telescopes, insightful discussions about the Quadrantids meteor shower and Arabian Astronomy, a sky mapping session, and even tips on snapping celestial moments using your phone camera.
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