Lyrid Meteors with a Possible Side of Aurora for Washington, Oregon, Coastlines

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We had the opportunity to see the northern aurora last week. What you may not know is that the April 16 geomagnetic storm that caused the aurora also sent powerful electric currents to the ground around the Washington D.C. region. Now we can prepare for another celestial spectacle. April's Lirida meteor shower will continue until April 28, but it will reach its maximum splendor on the night of April 21. From a place with dark sky and no moon, yo…