You have a decent chance of seeing shooting stars from anywhere in the world on 19 April and during the Lyrids meteor shower peak in the early hours of 22 and 23 April
The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the best chances to spot shooting stars from anywhere in the world. This year, it will be easier to see than usual thanks to a new moon on 19 April, just a few days before the meteor shower’s predicted peak. This means you have a good chance of seeing shooting stars during the shower’s peak, in the early hours of 22 and 23 April, and in the days before.Meteor showers are caused by clouds of debris left in the wake of comets.
When Earth passes through these clouds on its path around the sun, the tiny grains of dust or rock enter the atmosphere at such high speeds that the friction between them and the air makes them burn up. This produces a flash that moves across the sky.The Lyrids are caused by the long-period Comet C/1861 G1, also known as Thatcher. Discovered in 1861, Thatcher takes 415 years to orbit the sun.The shower is expected between 15 and 29 April this year and will reach its peak on 22 and 23 April.
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