Lyrid meteor shower peaks Sunday night: How to see it
by FOX 8 Cleveland
FOX 8 Cleveland— The Lyrid meteor shower is underway, and it’s nearing its peak.
CBS News—Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight. Here's what to know. Look up, astronomy fans; the Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak overnight Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.The moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous stage as the full moon nears, which will make it difficult to see meteors. Even in ideal conditions away from city lights, only a few meteors per hour are expected to be visible to the naked eye. "For a dedicated observer, it may still be worth spotting members of one of the oldest known meteor showers â the Lyrids have been observed for 2,700...
Los Angeles Times—Here's how to see the Lyrid meteor shower and the full 'pink moon' this week. Skygazers, time is running out on the latest celestial show: the Lyrid meteor shower and a full "pink moon" that's not actually pink. The Lyrids, one of the oldest meteor showers, typically peak during late April, according to NASA. Lyrids don't leave behind glowing dust trains but can occasionally produce fireballs. The Lyrids are best seen in the Northern Hemisphere after the moon sets and before dawn, according to NASA. The shower was most active Sunday night through Monday morning, but it...
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