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Arab Sky Hosts Double Astronomy Event
The Arab world’s sky on Thursday dawn witnessed an astronomical scene featuring a clear alignment of Mars, Jupiter, and the Star of Leo (Regulus), coinciding with the peak of the Orionids meteor shower on the night of October 21-22, 2026. The three planets can be observed before sunrise, with Mars displaying its orange hue, Jupiter shining brightly with a white glow, and Regulus showing blue and white colors, separated by an apparent distance of roughly 7 to 9 degrees. This alignment occurs amidst a continued apparent convergence between Mars and Jupiter, which will reach its peak on November 16, 2026, offering an additional opportunity for astronomical observation. Simultaneously, the peak of the Orionids meteor shower continues, caused by dust particles from Halley’s Comet. The shower reaches its maximum tonight, although moonlight poses some challenges. Optimal viewing conditions will occur after the moon sets and before dawn, with meteor rates estimated between 10 to 20 meteors per hour.
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