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When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring’s first chance to see shooting stars.
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth's sky this week. This year, the meteors are expected to last through April 25.
A lesser-known but historic meteor shower is set to streak across the skies this week, and while it won’t match August’s Perseids in volume, the Lyrids have a fiery reputation—and a few bright ...
The Lyrid meteor shower — the second meteor shower on the calendar this year — runs through April 26, peaking on the night of April 21 to 22. An average of 15 or 20 Lyrid meteors per hour may ...