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Annual Lyrid Meteor Shower
« on: April 18, 2005, 08:52:00 AM »
"The best time to watch, no matter where you live, will be during the hours before dawn between about 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time on April 22nd. Simply go outside and look up, generally toward the north. Sky watchers in rural areas should spot a shooting star every few minutes. The Lyrid meteor shower is best viewed from the northern hemisphere where its radiant lies high in the sky. Southern observers as far south as -30 degrees latitude will spot some Lyrids, but probably no more than a sprinkling.

Experienced meteor watchers suggest the following viewing strategy: Dress warmly. Bring a reclining chair, or spread a thick blanket over a flat spot of ground. Lie down and look up somewhat toward the east. Meteors can appear in any part of the sky, although their trails will tend to point back toward the radiant." Whole Article

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