The ancient Lyrids are now active, with peak meteor shower activity expected this coming weekend.
We haven’t experienced a major meteor shower since the Quadrantids ended in early January, but the annual meteor drought has officially ended with the Lyrids now in action. Here’s what you need to know about this yearly light show and how to watch it. The Lyrids Meteor Shower, stemming from the debris of Comet Thatcher , became active yesterday and will remain so until April 29, reaching its climax on the nights of April 21 to 22 and 22 to 23.
Just before the Sun comes up, “Vega and the radiant point shine high overhead, and the meteors will be raining down from the top of the Northern Hemisphere sky,” according to EarthSky. What to expect This year’s viewing of the Lyrids faces a significant challenge due to the brightness of the waxing gibbous Moon, which will be 96% full at the peak of the shower. According to the AMS, intense moonlight is expected to greatly interfere with the visibility of the meteor shower.
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