Things in the world are uncertain right now but you can always rely on the nighttime sky to keep you calm. You’ll want to keep your eyes on the sky this April, as the annual Lyrid meteor shower will put on a light show right over the Old Line State. Read on for the details and mark your calendar. This is a celestial phenomenon you’ll want to see with your own eyes!
The Lyrid meteor shower happens annually around mid-April. In 2020, this meteor shower will be active from April 16th to 25th, but you’ll especially want to view it the night of April 21st going into the 22nd.
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That’s when it’ll be at its peak, where you may spot up to twenty meteors per hour.
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You don’t need any special equipment to view the Lyrid meteors, but you will get the best views if you head someplace with little to no light pollution.
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Head someplace rural and secluded, sit back, relax, and keep your eyes on the sky.
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Fun fact: The Lyrid meteor shower has been observed and reported since 687 BC. It’s the only modern shower that has been recorded as far back in time.
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So when you view this celestial event, you’re viewing something that ancestors centuries back and beyond have enjoyed, too. Mark your calendar for the night of April 21st to 22nd, and look up!
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You can click here to learn more information about the Lyrid meteor shower, and even use the location bar up top to adjust to a city near you.
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