April 21, 2020, 04:05 PM
If you missed the pink supermoon that happened two weeks ago, you might not want to miss out on a meteor shower.
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One of the oldest recorded meteor showers
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is active every year between April 16 to April 25, according to EarthSky.
Named after the constellation Lyra, the source of this meteor shower comes from the long period comet called Comet Thatcher.
The next sighting of the comet from earth will be in 256 years' time, in the year 2276.
According to timeanddate.com the peak sighting period for the meteor shower is between April 22 and 23.
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At its peak, it's expected to have 10 to 15 meteors an hour and could possibly reach up to 18.
Watching the shower
The meteor shower is best viewed at a secluded place far from city lights.
It is also recommended to let your eyes adjust to the darkness for 15 - 20 minutes.
If you can't leave your house, which is all of you, you can still catch a glimpse of the stars on these sites:
Or you can try looking out from your window, since most street lights are switched off these days.
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