Qatar to see meteor showers Wednesday
The Quadrantid meteor shower will be visible in the sky of Qatar the day after tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with its peak occurring that evening and lasting until dawn on Thursday. The phenomenon coincides with Earth approaching the dust particles left by Halley's Comet, making it one of the significant astronomical events, with a meteor rate of approximately 30 meteors per hour. It can be observed with the naked eye from dark locations far from light pollution. It is recommended to watch it from midnight until dawn, and to use cameras for photography.
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