The timing means the Lyrids activity will overlap with another meteor shower known as the Eta Aquariids, which won't hit its peak until May 5 and 6. Cloud and storms may interfere with the view ...

During the Lyrids' peak, 10 to 20 fast and bright meteors can be seen per hour, according to NASA. Local forecasts will include detailed information on how clear the night sky will be in various ...

The Lyrids meteor shower will reach its peak early Tuesday morning, when its barrage of space rocks meets the atmosphere in the eastern sky. "You will begin to see Lyrids after 10 p.m. local ...

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While not as dazzling as some of the more well-known showers, the Lyrids is a dependable event, producing up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It’s caused by debris left behind by Comet C/1861 ...

According to NASA, the Lyrids meteor shower takes place every April, and is one of the oldest known meteor showers in the world, having been first observed more than 2,700 years ago by Chinese ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Get ready to see shooting stars! The Lyrids meteor shower is expected to peak Monday, April 21. According to NASA, the Lyrids are expected to peak on the night of April ...

That's when the sky is at its darkest, and the radiant — the point in the sky from where the Lyrids appear to emanate — has risen to the highest point in the sky. The higher the radiant climbs ...