by The Lyrid meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that occurs between April 16-25 every year.
The Lyrids will next peak on the night of April 22, 2024, displaying a maximum of about 18 meteors per hour in a clear sky.
The radiant will be between the constellations Lyra and Hercules.
The bright star Vega is part of Lyra, so you can also look for it to get a good idea of where the radiant for the Lyrids will be.
According to the American Meteor Society, viewers should have a good view of the meteor shower for the three days around the shower's peak.
The source of material that creates the Lyrid meteor shower is Comet Thatcher.
The Lyrids have been viewed by different cultures for the past 2,700 years, according to NASA.
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The Lyrids will next peak on the night of April 22, 2024, displaying a maximum of about 18 meteors per hour in a clear sky.
The radiant will be between the constellations Lyra and Hercules.
The bright star Vega is part of Lyra, so you can also look for it to get a good idea of where the radiant for the Lyrids will be.
According to the American Meteor Society, viewers should have a good view of the meteor shower for the three days around the shower's peak.
The source of material that creates the Lyrid meteor shower is Comet Thatcher.
The Lyrids have been viewed by different cultures for the past 2,700 years, according to NASA.
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