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The Lyrids |
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The Lyrids are the second major meteor shower
of the year. Coming in mid April,
viewers must dress appropriately to enjoy the display as the Earth passes through the path
of the comet Thatcher.
The radiant of Lyrid meteors is in the northern constellation of Lyra (hence the shower's name). Visible from April 16th to April 22nd, the Lyrids currently peak on April 21st and 22nd, with the morning of the 22nd between midnight and dawn being best time to observe. Expect to see about 15 meteors per hour... though the Lyrids have spiked to 100 per hour on a few occasions. Check out Gary Kronk's Comets & Meteor Showers Lyrids page for more great info. | ||||
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