Meteor shower to peak soon. Here's when and the best way to watch
Published in Science & Technology News
A: The Lyrid meteor shower occurs every year between April 16 and April 25, according to NASA.
This year, it will peak on Monday night.
“As with most meteor showers, the peak viewing time will be before dawn, but the Lyrids will become visible beginning at about 10:30 p.m. local time,” NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke told Space.com.
Q: What’s the best way to watch meteor shower in California?
A: In the Northern Hemisphere, the best time to catch a glimpse of the Lyrids is to look up at the night sky during the darkest hours of the day, according to NASA.
This is either after moonset or before dawn.
An average Lyrid shower can produce 15 to 20 meteors per hour, according to Space.com, and can be visible with the naked eye.
To get the best view, NASA said you should:
—Find an area away from city lights or street lights.
—Bring a sleeping bag, blanket, or lawn chair.
—Lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
—Wait about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark.
©2024 The Sacramento Bee. Visit sacbee.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Comments