Sharjah astronomers capture rare moment

A quaoar passed in front of a distant star, blocking its light for 45 seconds

- BY AGHADDIR ALI Senior Reporter

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah (UoS), through the Sharjah Astronomical Observatory (SAO), has successfully observed one of the most significant and challenging stellar occultations of the year — marking a new milestone in the Academy's distinguished record of global astronomical achievements.

This rare event drew attention from astronomy experts around the world. What made it exceptional was the celestial object involved.