UAE meteor shower 2026: When and where to see the Delta Aquariids and Perseids
Astronomers in the UAE are preparing for the Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids meteor showers occurring in late July and August. While the Delta Aquariids may be obscured by moonlight, the Perseids are expected to be highly visible due to favorable lunar conditions.
Why it matters
These celestial events provide significant interest for regional tourism and amateur astronomy communities in the Middle East.
Thanks to its long days and cloudless conditions, summer is when astronomical sightings peak across the region. And luckily for budding astronomers, the UAE meteor shower season will bring two celestial displays over the coming weeks. Diligent sky-gazers will get the chance to spot the fiery trails of the Southern Delta Aquariids and Perseids Meteor Shower as they put on a show above the UAE in late July and August. This is everything you need to know about the upcoming UAE meteor shower dates and how to spot them, and you can find our round-up of the best places to watch the celestial show in the UAE here.
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