Catch a shooting star Monday night during the Lyrid meteor shower
- The Lyrid meteor shower peaked on the night of April 21, gracing skies with shooting stars.
- Earth's passage through debris from Comet Thatcher caused this annual celestial event.
- Stargazers could observe meteors radiating from the constellation Lyra, some with trails.
- Experts predicted up to 20 meteors per hour, but Prof Zijlstra stated, "we are not expecting a major surge."
- Clear skies in the UK enhanced viewing; experts advised finding dark spots between 2-4am for optimal viewing.
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How to see Lyrids meteor shower tonight and best spot to view oldest display
A Lyrid meteor is seen in the sky above Lee Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, last night (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire) The world’s oldest known meteor shower will be visible tonight, with space rocks whizzing past at 30 miles per second. The Royal Greenwich Observatory said this year, the Lyrids will be visible from April 16 to April 25. They peaked last night between April 21 and the early hours of April 22, but you haven’t missed it: the meteors…
Peak night to watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Experts say to look toward the East on April 21 around midnight to see the Lyrid Meteor Shower. "The Lyrids are sort of centered in the constellation of Lyra," said ASU Planetarium Director Kenneth Carrell. "Lyra is actually pretty easy to find because the Star Vega is in the constellation of Lyra." The star Vega is the brightest in the summertime night sky, and can be seen now around 11 p.m. "You can…
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