by The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will peak on the night of April 22, 2023.
Viewing opportunities are favorable for the 2023 Lyrids for the waxing crescent moon will be just 6% illuminated on the night of the peak.
The shower is known for its luminous dust trains which can be observed for several seconds according to NASA.
The Lyrids are associated with Comet Thatcher, a long-period comet that orbits the sun every 415.5 years, it last reached its closest approach to the sun in 1861.
The average Lyrid shower produces 15 to 20 meteors per hour.
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Viewing opportunities are favorable for the 2023 Lyrids for the waxing crescent moon will be just 6% illuminated on the night of the peak.
The shower is known for its luminous dust trains which can be observed for several seconds according to NASA.
The Lyrids are associated with Comet Thatcher, a long-period comet that orbits the sun every 415.5 years, it last reached its closest approach to the sun in 1861.
The average Lyrid shower produces 15 to 20 meteors per hour.
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thank you for the reminder. I'll be looking out. Hopefully Clear skies 
