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astronomy1 year ago•1 min saved

"Lyrid Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Celestial Event in April"

The annual Lyrids meteor shower, originating from the comet Thatcher, will peak on the night of April 22nd, offering between five and 20 meteors an hour, with the possibility of rare "fireballs". The Earth encounters the dust particles left behind by the comet every year between April 15th and 29th, with occasional outbursts of increased activity. The shower will be visible in the northern sky, with the constellation reaching its highest point around 2am from the southern hemisphere.

via The Guardian|

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astronomy1 year ago•1 min saved

"2024 Lyrid Meteor Shower: A Guide to Viewing the Ancient Cosmic Spectacle"

The ancient Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest known meteor showers on record, will light up the spring skies this month, following the recent total solar eclipse. Returning annually in April, the Lyrids mark the end of a several-month meteor shower drought and have been observed since 687 BC, according to NASA.

via MLive.com|

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science2 years ago•1 min saved

Mysterious Explosion in Indiana Revealed to be Meteor

Residents of Hamilton County, Indiana witnessed a bright light streaking across the sky, which they initially thought was an explosion. Hamilton County Emergency Management believes the sound and light were caused by a sonic boom from a meteor. Pilots in Kentucky saw a meteor to the north and a lightning detection center picked up signals over Carroll County. The Lyrids meteor shower is currently ongoing, and meteors from the shower are expected to be most frequent on Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday morning.

via CNN|

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science2 years ago•1 min saved

Don't Miss the Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak This Weekend.

The Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, will be illuminating the night sky on Saturday, April 22. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to observe around 10 to 20 Lyrid meteors per hour; however, as many as 100 meteors per hour have been observed. To observe the meteor shower, it's best to find an area away from city lights late Saturday evening.

via The Dallas Morning News|

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science2 years ago•5 min saved

Don't Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower's Weekend Peak

The Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest-recorded meteor showers, is expected to produce 10 to 15 meteors per hour for three nights centered around its peak of 9:06 p.m. ET on Saturday. The best time to view the Lyrids will start late evening on Saturday through the early morning hours on Sunday. A near new moon will leave perfect viewing conditions, with no bright light interference from what a full moon would cause. The Lyrids' comet is named C/1861 G1 Thatcher, and it is a little over halfway through its 415-year orbit.

via CNN|

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astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Get Ready for Spectacular Meteor Showers this April!

The Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, will be visible to the naked eye over New York City and New Jersey from April 15-29, with the best views from late evening until dawn on April 22-23. The meteor shower is predicted to produce 10-20 streaks of light every hour, but sudden bursts of activity can reach up to 100 meteors hourly. The Lyrids are made of space debris and the remnants of Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, and can be found near the constellation Lyra, the harp. The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York will hold events to view the celestial light show throughout the city and in New Jersey.

via Gothamist|

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science3 years ago•1 min saved

"Spot the Pink Moon: When and Where to See April's Full Moon and Meteor Shower"

The first full moon of spring, known as the pink moon, will appear on April 6. The Lyrid meteor shower, which produces 10 to 20 meteors an hour, is expected to peak on April 22-23, and will not have to contend with moonlight. The eta Aquariids meteor shower will begin on April 15 and peak on May 5-6, but will have to deal with the light of a full moon.

via lehighvalleylive.com|

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