Lyrid meteor shower, Pink Moon
Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight. Here's what to know
Look up, astronomy fans: The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak overnight Sunday into Monday, according to NASA. The moon will be in its waxing gibbous stage as the full moon nears, which will make it difficult to see meteors. Even in ideal conditions away from city lights, only a few meteors per hour are expected to be visible to the naked eye.
The Lyrid meteor shower will soon peak: Here are the best nights and times to see it
Still nursing your eclipse hangover? The first meteor shower of spring, which will compete with a bright moon, is expected to peak on Monday and Tuesday. It’s a bird! It’s a plane!! It’s . . . the first spring meteor shower for the Northern Hemisphere!
Lyrid meteor shower this weekend breaks long dry spell of nighttime sky shows
Lyrid meteor shower comes from bits of the comet Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861 by New York City resident Alfred Thatcher.
Lyrid meteor shower peak this week: When and where to see it in Arizona
The peak of the Lyrids meteor shower is fast approaching. Here's where to look and the optimum time to see the most meteors.
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it. Here are some tips to help
Stargazers across the world are in for a treat when the Lyrids meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s the best way to see the spectacular show in the sky.
Pink Moon Visible During Lyrid Meteor Shower: When, What Exactly Is It?
The full moon of April, called the Pink Moon, will be visible from Monday to Wednesday (April 22 to 24). It will reach the crest of its full phase at 7:49 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23. The full moon will also coincide with the Lyric Meteor Shower, which will peak around April 22.
Look for shooting stars this weekend: Lyrid meteor shower will light up sky. What to know.
The Lyrids have been observed for about 2,700 years. The first recorded sighting of a Lyrid meteor shower was in 687 BC by the Chinese. The Lyrid meteors come from Comet Thatcher, a comet that orbits the sun every 415.5 years.
Look up to the sky for the Lyrid meteor shower and the full pink moon
April’s full moon, or the pink moon, will shine bright right around the peak of the Lyrids meteor shower. Here’s how to view the two celestial events.
The Lyrid meteor shower will align with April's 'pink moon.' Here's how to watch it.
The Lyrid meteor shower will align with the "pink moon" this week. But this bright supermoon could make shooting stars harder to see.
Pink full moon, Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week
April’s full moon, called the Pink Moon, will be visible starting Monday (April 22) through Wednesday (April 24). According to NASA, it will peak Tuesday at 7:49 p.m. ET (6:49 p.m. CT). It will appear completely full for about three days around this time,
Full Pink Moon and Lyrid meteor shower bring celestial spectacle to Maine's sky
The full Pink Moon will be around from Tuesday night and last for the next 3 days. It will be fully illuminated at 7:49 p.m. Tuesday. Why is it called the 'Pink' Moon? The April full moon was named by Native Americans and is also known as the "Sprouting Grass Moon".
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How to watch the Lyrid meteor shower before the full moon
Celebrate this Earth Day with a celestial show in our night skies. The Lyrid meteor shower, active from April 15 to 29, will peak April 22 with about 18 meteors per hour. The meteors don’t ...
Look for Lyrid meteor shower "leftovers" and a great International Space Station flyby over Massachusetts
Keep an eye out for Lyrid meteor shower "leftovers," plus an International Space Station flyby over Massachusetts.
How the Lyrid Meteor Shower Will Affect Your Mood, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
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The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
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. Video above: The truth about shooting starsThe Lyrids occur every ...
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Last Chance To See Massive Meteor Shower In New York
Tonight will be the final night that the Lyrid Meteor Shower, is the oldest meteor shower known to man, it will be visible ...
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Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley's Comet in the annual ...