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The Lyrids Meteor Shower will peak on April 22-23, producing up to 15 meteors per hour under ideal viewing conditions. It occurs when Earth crosses the trail of debris left by the Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, and is named after the constellation Lyra. The Lyrids is one of the oldest meteor showers in history, with the first record occurring 2,700 years ago.
The Lyrid meteor shower will be active from April 20 to 30, with its peak expected between 1:10 p.m. on April 22 and 12:45 a.m. on April 23. The average peak rate is about 18 visible meteors per hour, but has shown higher rates of up to about 23 meteors per hour. The Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers and appear to radiate from near the constellation Lyra. Viewers in the Northern Hemisphere have the best perspective during the dark hours and should find a place with clear skies and far away from any light sources.
The Lyrid meteor shower will be visible from April 15-29, with the peak on April 21 and 22, producing around 18 meteors per hour. The meteors will appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra and are leftover pieces from comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher. The Lyrids are known for fast, bright meteors and can produce occasional bright flashes called fireballs. It is recommended to view the night sky with as little light pollution as possible and to spend 30 minutes outside adjusting to the darkness.