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Lyrid meteor shower to peak into Earth Day
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1 year ago
If you're looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day, how about spending the night under the stars for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on the night of April 21-22?
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After a three-month hiatus, shooting stars will return to the night sky.
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Catch the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on the night of April 21st to April 22nd.
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This shower falls on the same day as Earth Day.
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Celebrate the day under the starry skies as the peak of the shower will produce about 20 meteors per hour.
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The Lyrid's radiant point is above the constellation Lyra in the northeastern sky.
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You don't have to look in this direction to see the shower.
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However, you do have to avoid looking at a near full moon, which will compete with the Lyrids for the night sky.
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Heading to a dark area away from city lights will also increase your chances of seeing shooting stars.
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Lastly, be wary of clouds in the forecast.
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You can check the latest cloud forecast by visiting AccuWeather.com or by downloading the AccuWeather app.
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Reporting for AccuWeather, I'm Ariella Scalise.
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