The Lyrid Meteor Shower—also known as April’s shooting stars—is about to be back for another year, and if you’ve never seen this natural light show, then make this the year you do. In 2020, the Lyrids will peak on the night between April 21st and 22nd, however, the entire shower lasts from around April 16th to the 25th. Find somewhere dark, enjoy the solitude, because the magic of the Lyrid Meteor Shower in Florida is about to rock your world.
Meteor showers don’t just happen every day, which is why when they do come around, it is truly a special occasion.
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The Lyrid Meteor Shower in Florida is a momentous occasion that happens every year in the month of April.
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This year the light show will take place from April 16th through April 25th, with peak times on April 21st.
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Named after the constellation Lyra, the Lyrids are considered to be one of the oldest meteor showers ever recorded in history.
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There are even a few documented historical Chinese texts which have mention of the Lyrids in them from over 2,500 years ago.
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The meteor shower is created by the debris from the comet Thatcher, which usually takes around 415 years to orbit the Sun.
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The next time this comet is expected to be seen from Earth is in 2276, which likely none of us will be around for.
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So find somewhere dark and secluded this April, because the Lyrid Meteor Shower in Florida is worth staying up all night for.
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Have you ever seen the Lyrid Meteor Shower in Florida before? Share with us some of your favorite spots to enjoy the night sky in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about the meteor shower, then check out EarthSky.org.
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