The Lyrids meteor shower peaks on Monday, April 22. The Lyrids begin on April 16 and end on April 26. Unfortunately, this year the moon will be lighting up the nighttime until the early hours of the morning. At peak there can be 10 to 20 meteors per hour. For more information go to:
Meteor Showers online’s Lyrids
EarthSky’s meteor shower guide for 2013
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 15, 2013
Lyrids Meteor Shower Begin April 16, Peak April 22
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