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No Problem @Thomas54675. There will be plenty more night drives to join in the future. @Mike M. Fingers Crossed! @GauravI'm sure we will be filling up the galleries tomorrow with lots of blurry pictures taken in the dark 😅

oh nice! these should be good. Hope we can spot some tonight! thx for the link @Gaurav

@Herman G yeah there is a fair bit of dust in the air down in AD. This will just mean we get a nice redder colour moon 😄

Tomorrow night will also be peak radiance of the annual Southern Taurids meteor shower. We should have a peak rate of around 10 shooting stars an hour from 22:00 visible just below the moon. From wiki: The Taurids are an annual meteor shower, associated with the comet Encke. The Taurids are actually two separate showers, with a Southern and a Northern component. The Southern Taurids originated from Comet Encke, while the Northern Taurids originated from the asteroid 2004 TG10, possibly a large fragment of Encke due to its similar orbital parameters. They are named after their radiant point in the constellation Taurus, where they are seen to come from in the sky. Because of their occurrence in late October and early November, they are also called Halloween fireballs. Since 2P/Encke is such a short period comet, the meteors have the slowest impact speed of the annual well-known meteor showers.

Hello Interested Folks @Diego @Dan S @Zsolt @Glenn W @nithish468 @B.K. @Sam Selim @Krinesh @Giacomo @Gautam Banka @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill @Aser This is a remote drive. You will need to bring some extra fuel compared to a normal drive. 40km (adnoc to meeting point) + 15km dirt road to the first dunes... and the same again when exiting to get to the nearest petrol station. So you will need to be able to cover roughly 100km before considering your fuel consumption IN THE SAND, hopefully we will be making good pace and will cover 80-100km in the dunes. Both of these petrol options are between 30-40 km from meeting point. adnoc 975: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fuMSAgGxSE5aTgq86 enoc 1915: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dvw1oeUJMxTvGctJ7 (enoc 1915 opens at 06:00... do you have enough time to reach meeting point?) FJ Cruiser with a mega sized FULL tank might not need to bring jerry cans as 140L of petrol goes a long way, but cars with smaller fuel tanks and/or higher fuel consumption will require Jerry Can(s) of fuel. If you don't have properly secured extra fuel or a massive full tank at the meeting point, we will have to turn you back. Please keep this in mind.

No problems @Myrko hope to catch you again soon.

Hi @Ash S. Come along. It will be a nice introduction to night driving. This drive is focused on enjoying the scenery and moon watching. 🌕🌝

Thanks for the fun drives together mate, and for the 2023 DCT attempt. Was always good fun 😍👋 will miss following you into the unknown.

Congrats @MarkH Enjoy the FB level drives! see you in the sand some time soon.

Its another day full of good news! Glad to see you promoted to IM level @Jose Luis Campos 👏

Congrats @M.Seidam 👏 One day we will do a day-time drive together.. but I'm always inspired by your awesome night drives and adventures! It was a long time ago but I will never forget your kindness when recovering me one night as a newbie on my first night drive when I was almost in tears and 100% sure i would never off-road again after becoming very very stuck 😎 Very inspirational

Well deserved @Asif Hussain You have definitely encouraged me a lot to explore and enjoy off-roading!

DESCRIPTION Wednesday is the first full moon after the harvest moon, the 'Frost Moon', which marks seasons getting cooler and first frosts appearing in cooler climates. Lets get together for a drive through Al Fayah enjoying a moonlit scene, before stopping for around an hour to do moon-watching or moon photography. Once we have had our fill, we will take the sabkhas for a quick exit and aim to be back on the tarmac and inflating by 23:00 BYO Tea or other beverages that you enjoy whilst looking at the sky. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 20:00 Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AMzQEQoEfapDpgCa9 What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 23:00 P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Wednesday - 16:30 (4:30 PM). If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Great Photos @Sviatoslav👏👏👏

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Join us for a thrilling off-road expedition through the stunning terrain of Bu Tais, Abu Dhabi! This exploration drive will take you deep into the desert’s sculpted bowls and sweeping ridges, with a scenic pause at the iconic Seven Palms of Bu Tais — a legendary landmark and perfect spot to catch your breath and snap a few photos. We will start by taking a dirt road for about 15km south, then heading eastwards linking as many sections of bowls as we can, before making the trip back to civilization via sabkha tracks. 🚙 Important Note: This is a remote drive with no nearby petrol stations. Please bring extra fuel based on your vehicle’s tank size. If you run low, I’ve got you covered — top-ups available IN THE DESERT at AED 30 per litre…………… 😎 so prepare your jerry cans accordingly. Adventure, camaraderie, and unforgettable desert views await. Let’s hit the sand! MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie PLUS and above Meeting time: 06:30 (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xmmU3ML9qUbCB6HS8 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10:30 am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday- 12:00. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once someone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month RSVP HERE BELOW

good luck tomorrow boys! hope you have done your homework @Mark B @Imran Asghar @Mike M.