US EditionRain ends and sun returns; meteor shower tonight brings great viewing
- The Lyrid meteor shower peaked on the night of April 21st into April 22nd, offering a celestial display.
- Comet C/1861 G1 left debris, causing the Lyrids as Earth passed through its orbital path.
- Observers could see meteors originating from the constellation Lyra, near the star Vega in the northeast sky.
- Dr. Bill Cooke stated that viewers in the Northern Hemisphere could expect about five lights per hour between 10 p.m. And 4:30 a.m.
- Viewers could enhance their experience by finding dark locations and lying on their backs to view more of the sky.
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How to see the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking this week
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Tonight Is Peak Lyrid Meteor Shower, and You Don't Have to Wake Up Early to See it
Tonight (April 21st-22nd) is the Lyrid meteor shower that produces anywhere between 10 and 100 shooting stars per hour. They’re also one of the best for Americans since the point in the sky they seem to originate from is located far in the north of the night sky in the constellation Lyra. Those in the […] The post Tonight Is Peak Lyrid Meteor Shower, and You Don’t Have to Wake Up Early to See it appeared first on Good News Network.
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Wales OnlineMeteor shower to peak in UK skies tonight with shooting stars visible
The Lyrids can sometimes offer up to 100 meteors an hour
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