Please note that this is an overdue event

Mercury Transit 2019

Mercury Transit 2019


Join Dubai Astronomy Group to observe this rare phenomenon up close through the telescope at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center located inside Mushrif Park – Dubai
 

Mercury will transit the Sun for the first time since 2016. The transit or passage of a planet across the face of the Sun is a relatively rare occurrence. As seen from Earth, only transits of Mercury and Venus are possible. There are approximately 13 transits of Mercury each century. Next Mercury Transit will be on 13 Nov 2032
Date: 11 November 2019
Time: 4pm to 5:30pm
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
Activities:

  • Telescopic Observation of the phenomena
  • Talk and Q&A Session

Ticket:

  • Adult: AED 50
  • Child: AED 30
  • DAG Member: Free

Members are requested to register online and present your membership card during the event and activity if required.

 

Image Credit: Dubai Astronomy Group


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Price

Adult: 50 AED
Child: 30 AED


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+971 4 221 6603


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Dubai Mushrif Dubai