‘Coolest thing I’ve ever seen’: Over 100 UAE residents, tourists mesmerised by shooting stars in night sky

‘Coolest thing I’ve ever seen’: Over 100 UAE residents, tourists mesmerised by shooting stars in night sky

Visitors as young as 5 years old accompanied their parents to catch the magical celestial event, armed with telescopes, binoculars, and cameras

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Published: Sun 13 Aug 2023, 2:37 PM Last updated: Sun 13 Aug 2023, 3:08 PM

Last night, over a hundred stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts, both residents and tourists, gathered to witness a mesmerising meteor shower at the Mleiha Archaeological Centre Campsite.

Visitors as young as 5 years old accompanied their parents to catch the magical celestial event, armed with telescopes, binoculars, and cameras.

Midori Kato, a Japanese national, had come with her children - and a sense of nostalgia for her. “I remember witnessing this same breathtaking spectacle in 2001 when I was young,” said Kato. Her children, Eimi and Ryutour, said that the experience was very special to them. “These shooting stars are the coolest thing I've seen. It's like the universe is putting on a show just for us,” said Eimi.

Liam Maccathmhaoil, an Irish tourist, arrived with his parents to witness the magic in the sky. The 11-year-old has been into stargazing since he was seven.

“This is my first experience, and it’s so amusing and interesting. I was surprised when I learned about an event to watch