Photos: Perseids meteor shower at Sharjah’s Mleiha

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Photos: Perseids meteor shower at Sharjah’s Mleiha

Astronomers, stargazers watch explosions of bright light in the dark clear skies of Mleiha

Published: August 13, 2021 13:43 Photos by Ahmed Ramzan, Photographer

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — Sharjah’s Mleiha Archaeological Centre geared up for the highly anticipated and one of the popular meteor showers of the year – ‘Perseids Meteor Shower’. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — A special skywatching event was organized at Mleihs from 7 PM to 1 AM, when the meteor shower is expected to be at its peak. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — The Perseids, known for their fireballs, big explosions of bright light and color that last longer, are active every year from around July 14 to August 24, according to NASA Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — This year the peak shower is falling on the night of August 12. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — It is widely sought after by astronomers and stargazers as during its peak, under ideal conditions, one may be able to see 60 to 100 meteors in an hour. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — The event included various activities such as observation of moon and planets through professional telescopes, a presentation on astronomy and the Parseids Meteor Shower. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — The emirate’s leading archaeological and eco-tourism project, developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is located in the historic dunes of Mleiha, approximately 40 minutes away from Sharjah city lights. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — The emirate’s leading archaeological and eco-tourism project, developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is located in the historic dunes of Mleiha, approximately 40 minutes away from Sharjah city lights. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — It offers visitors a unique and endearing view of the night skies from where one can view mesmerizing sights of the stars in the galaxy and beyond. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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Perseids meteor shower gallery — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News

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