Stargazing News - April 21st, 2024
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak (overnight)
The annual Lyrids meteor shower, derived from particles dropped by comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), runs from April 16 to 29. It will peak in intensity
at approximately 3 am EDT on Monday, April 22, but meteors should be seen
while the shower's radiant point near the bright star Vega in Lyra rises
in the eastern sky late on Sunday night, April 21. The Lyrids can produce
up to 15-20 meteors per hour at the peak, with occasional fireballs, but
a full moon will spoil the shower this year. For best results, try to view
the meteors from a safe location that has a wide open sky free of light pollution. Hide the bright moon behind a building or tree and just look up.
(Data courtesy Starry Night)
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