Still, those living in the UAE can look forward to a special appearance by a blue supermoon next Monday, August 19. This lovely lunar phenomenon will be visible at about 8 PM and is expected to last for about three days, which is actually good news to all stargazers as it gives good amount of time in capturing it.
A blue supermoon is a rare occurrence with two types: On the one hand, the term ‘blue’ can refer to the blue color of the moon, as in the seasonal blue moon and the monthly blue moon. On Monday, the UAE will experience the phenomenon of Seasonal Blue Moon Third Full Moon, in a space of four months, is said to be blue Though the moon does not turn blue, it appears to be bigger and shinier because it is closer to the earth.
To mark this occasion, Dubai Astronomy Group is organizing a session which where the participants will be able to ask questions about the night sky, stargazing sessions using telescopes and a showing of the movie Fly Me to the Moon. For those who missed the event, we’ve listed several brilliant places across the UAE where you can watch the blue supermoon at its best.
Al Barsha Pond Park is open now until 11:30 PM which is good enough for night stroll and watch the Moon. Al Qudra Lakes, positioned off the vicinity of artificial lights provide the venue for a perfect stargazing and camping ground as well as a perfect place for a picnic. For the best view of stars, go Hatta at the Hajar Mountains if you do not mind a camping over there.
The departing site of the Jebel Ali Race and the Kite Beach are beach locations where one can spread the picnic mat and enjoy the moonlight on the water. Dubai Creek Harbour now has a Viewing Point where those who wish to enjoy an amazing city skyline together with moon will find this place of their liking.
Al Quaa Milky Way Spot: the place is very far from the vast city of Abu Dhabi and because of this, the sky is very clean, which makes this place suitable for enthusiasts who would like to be out in the middle of the desert during the night and look at stars.
Put this magical lunar moment in your calendar and do not lose the opportunity to see the blue supermoon in picturesque UAE territories.
