Don't Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak This Weekend.
TL;DR Summary
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest in history, will peak on April 23 with up to 15 meteors per hour visible under ideal conditions. The shower occurs every year in mid-April when Earth crosses the trail of debris left by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher. Unlike other showers, the Lyrids are known for their unpredictability, making regular observations crucial for improving models. To observe the Lyrids, find a dark location away from city lights, allow 30 minutes for eyes to adjust, and avoid bright screens.
Topics:science#astronomy#comet-c1861-g1-thatcher#lyrid-meteor-shower#shooting-stars#skywatching#unpredictability
- Catch a Falling Star: Don't Miss Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak SciTechDaily
- Viewing the Lyrids meteor shower could be a fun weekend activity CNN
- Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend. How to see it in Northern California KCRA 3
- The Sky This Week from March April 21 to 28 Astronomy Magazine
- Weather Blog: Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend NBC2 News
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
85%
581 → 86 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on SciTechDaily