The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:43PM
Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets. The source of the Lyrids is the comet Thatcher. The glowing pockets of air around fast-moving space rocks, ranging from the size of a dust particle to a boulder, may be visible in the night sky.Meteor showers are usually most visible between midnight and predawn hours, and don't require special equipment. Just look up.
"Look to the northeast and just keep staring at the same spot in the sky" to see the Lyrids, said University of Warwick astronomer Don Pollacco. "It's always impressive when you see these things."
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