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Yahoo
22-04-2025
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- Yahoo
What time is the meteor shower tonight? How to see Lyrids before they're gone
After celebrating Earth Day, take some time to view some stars that are out of this world. There are only a few more nights of the Lyrid meteor shower, a fast and bright shower that produces roughly 15 to 20 meteors per hour. This year, it is expected to be up to 18 meteors per hour. NASA said that you should be able to see the meteors roughly after 10 p.m., but here's how to see the meteors and get the best experience. According to NASA, the Lyrids will start after 10 p.m. CT. 'This year, the light from the crescent Moon will not interfere too much with the viewing, but it is best to look away from the Moon, preferably placing it behind you,' said Bill Cooke, leader of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office. Cooke noted that this year, there should be around five to six meteors per hour around 4:30 a.m. The Lyrid Meteor Shower happens in the constellation Lyra, which sits just above the northeast horizon. To find the constellation, look for the star Vega, which is one of the brightest stars in the sky. It is recommended that you move away from the city or streetlights to minimize light pollution while observing. Cooke also recommends lying on your back so you can take in as much sky as possible. Also, try not to ruin your night vision once your eyes have adjusted to the night light. This also means during long lulls between meteors, try to be patient. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Meteor shower tonight: See Lyrids in Oklahoma before they're gone
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Business Standard
22-04-2025
- Science
- Business Standard
Lyrid meteor shower 2025: Where and when to watch the show in India?
One of the most popular astronomical phenomena, the Lyrid meteor shower, is returning to our night skies. According to the American Meteor Society, this amazing show has been going on since April 17 and will last till April 26. The shower is expected to peak overnight from Monday, April 21, to Tuesday, April 22 (today), 2025. It will undoubtedly be enjoyable for both night owls and early risers! The meteor shower's radiant point is located close to the bright star Vega and the constellation Lyra. The spectacular shower peaks around April 22–23 every year. This year, the meteor shower will peak between Monday and Tuesday, then progressively decrease and eventually vanish from the skies by Saturday, April 26. What makes 'The Lyrids' special? For more than 2,700 years, people have been captivated by the Lyrids. They have charm and the occasional surprise, but they are not as intense as the Perseids or Geminids. These meteors are particles of debris left behind by Comet Thatcher, which circles the Sun roughly every 415 years. The dazzling bursts we call shooting stars are caused by those tiny pieces streaking through our atmosphere as Earth crosses its dusty course. Up to 18 meteors per hour, including the uncommon but exciting "fireballs", incredibly bright meteors that leave glowing trails in their wake, could be produced during this year's Lyrid shower. The ideal moment to witness the action? When visibility is at its finest and the sky is at its darkest, right before sunrise. When can Indians watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower? Just before sunrise, when the sky is at its darkest and offers the best vision, is the ideal moment to look up if you want to see the action. Although the Northern Hemisphere is the ideal place to watch the Lyrids, fortunate viewers in select Southern Hemisphere locations may still be able to get a look. For locations in India, the ideal time for observation is from midnight to 5:00 am, right before sunrise, on April 23. Unfortunately, because of the weather and the location of the meteor shower, visibility is either very limited or unlikely for watchers in India this year. Best places to witness the Lyrid Meteor Shower? For those in the United States, Canada, Europe, or parts of northern Asia, go to an open, dark place away from city lights for the finest view. NASA claims that the most spectacular views of this celestial show can be found in rural areas with low levels of light pollution.
India Today
22-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
Lyrid Meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to watch in India
The Lyrid Meteor Shower is observable on much of the globe, with many meteors visible each hour. You need a clear evening, a dark location free of city lights, and a sit or lie-back location. Here's everything you want to know about the Lyrid Meteor Shower in April Lyrid Meteor Shower, or April Lyrids, is one of the oldest recorded meteor showers. It occurs annually between April 15 and April 29, with the peak occurring on the night of April 22 and early morning of April meteor shower is due to a comet known as Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1). As the Earth passes through the dust trail left behind by this comet, small bits of debris come into our atmosphere at high speed. When these particles disintegrate, they produce bright streaks of light in the sky, which we refer to as meteors or shooting TO OBSERVE THE LYRID METEOR SHOWER IN APRIL 2025? The Lyrids will appear between April 15 and April 29, but the prime time to observe them is during the peak night on April 22 and in the early hours of April 23. The ideal time for observation is from midnight to 5:00 am, right before sunrise. These are the darkest hours when the sky will be most observable, and the meteors will be less difficult to meteor shower is visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, including India. For a better opportunity to witness the spectacle, go to a dark, quiet location far from street lights and the city. Face the northeast region of the sky, and keep watching. The longer you stay, the TO SEE THE LYRID METEOR SHOWER?advertisementThe Lyrid Meteor Shower can be viewed from most locations around the globe. Although it appears in both hemispheres, the Northern Hemisphere tends to have a slightly better fully appreciate the meteor shower:Find a dark spot, a village, a park, or a hilltop that is far from the lights of a sleeping bag or blanket, so you can recline and observe the sky in use your phone or bright lights. Your eyes take a while to get used to the the skies are clear, you might be able to spot 15 to 20 meteors per hour, and perhaps even some bright ones with glowing the Lyrid Meteor Shower is a relaxing and thrilling way of getting close to nature, and you don't have to use any equipment, only your eyes and a bit of Watch
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Peak night to watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Experts say to look toward the East on April 21 around midnight to see the Lyrid Meteor Shower. 'The Lyrids are sort of centered in the constellation of Lyra,' said ASU Planetarium Director Kenneth Carrell. 'Lyra is actually pretty easy to find because the Star Vega is in the constellation of Lyra.' The star Vega is the brightest in the summertime night sky, and can be seen now around 11 p.m. 'You can look over in the east sometime around midnight or so, you should see a fairly bright star start to rise in the constellation of Lyra,' Carrell said. The meteors are from a comet that passes by the Earth about every 400 years. Carrell says that the ASU planetarium will be showing two new shows on campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
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- Daily Mail
Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight with up to 15 shooting stars flying overhead every hour - here's the best time to see the celestial display
If you're a fan of stargazing, make sure you have an eye to the skies this evening. The Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight, with up to 15 'shooting stars' soaring overhead every hour. However, it might be wise to stock up on coffee if you want to stay awake for it. The shower will officially peak just before dawn - between about 3-5am. Thankfully, you won't need a telescope to see the Lyrid Meteor Shower, although you'll have a better chance of spotting the meteors if you opt for an area that's free of artificial lights. 'With the Lyrids you'll be looking for a little flurry of short-lived streaks of light – what you might popularly call shooting stars,' explained Dr Robert Massey, deputy executive director at the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). The Lyrids have been observed and reported since 687 BC – and no other modern shower has been recorded as far back in time. 'We think they're the earliest meteor shower ever seen by humans – more than 2,700 years ago, right back in the 7th century BC,' Dr Massey added. A meteor shower happens when Earth passes through the path of a comet – icy, rocky bodies left over from the formation of the solar system. When this happens, the bits of comet debris, most no larger than a grain of sand, create streaks of light in the night sky as they burn up in Earth's atmosphere. These streaks are known as shooting stars, even though they are not stars at all – which is why some astronomers object to this term. The Lyrids specifically are caused by Earth passing through the dusty trail left by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, a comet that orbits the sun roughly every 415 years. 'As these comet particles burn up in our atmosphere, they produce bright streaks of light, what we see as meteors,' said Dr Shyam Balaji, a physicist at King's College London. 'Lyrid meteors are known for being bright and fast, often leaving glowing trails in the sky that linger for a few seconds.' To view the shower, look to the northeast sky during the late evening and find the star Vega in the Lyra constellation, as this is where they will appear to originate. 'However, you don't need to look directly at Lyra – meteors can appear in all parts of the sky,' added Dr Balaji. With the Lyrids you'll be looking for a little flurry of short-lived streaks of light. Pictured, the Lyrids over Tissington, Derbyshire, April 2021 Because meteors can be quite faint, it is best to look out for them in a dark sky, free of moonlight and artificial lights with a wide an unobstructed view of the sky. 'As with almost every shower, try and find a wide open space, as far from city lights as possible and fill your view with as much of the night sky as possible,' said Dr Greg Brown, public astronomy officer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. 'Lying down on a deckchair is a great way to do this while being comfortable. 'And while the temperatures are still climbing it can still get quite cold in the early hours of the morning when these showers are best seen, so don't forget to wrap up warm.' It's worth bearing in mind that although the peak is tonight, the Lyrids will be visible through until Saturday (April 26). Unfortunately, the weather forecast paints a rather bleak picture for this evening. The Met Office predicts that there will be heavy showers this afternoon with hail and thunder for some - although this should mostly clear by the evening. 'Rain will clear eastwards this evening, then it will be dry overnight with lengthy clear spells. A few fog patches developing, with temperatures falling close to freezing in the countryside,' it explained. Throughout the year, there are usually 12 meteor shower, but only one has already happened and the biggest one is still to come. The Eta Aquariids is visible from about April 19 to about May 28 each year with peak activity in 2025 on May 5. Eta Aquariids are known for their impressive speed, traveling at about 148,000mph (66 km/s) into Earth's atmosphere. Another significant shower is the Delta Aquariids in July (25 meteors per hour) followed by the Perseids in August (150 shooting stars per hour). In December, the Geminids peak around the middle of December and send up to 150 bright shooting stars whizzing through the sky per hour. Aside from its high rate of shooting stars, the Geminids are special because the meteors are multi-coloured – mainly white, some yellow and a few green, red and blue.
