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Something Fun: The Lyrid Meteor Shower's peak is April 21-22
« on: April 20, 2013, 09:51:12 PM »
Lyrid showers occur for more than one night, but they peak on Sunday/Monday 21-22 this year.

If you want to try to catch them, check out when and where to look:

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide
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Re: Something Fun: The Lyrid Meteor Shower's peak is April 21-22
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2013, 11:07:55 PM »
Thanks for the heads-up!!!!!!!!!   Love stuff like this   :)

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Re: Something Fun: The Lyrid Meteor Shower's peak is April 21-22
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2013, 01:46:31 AM »
Thanks for the info!  I'll pass it on to my daughter.. she had an interest.
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Re: Something Fun: The Lyrid Meteor Shower's peak is April 21-22
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2013, 09:26:38 AM »
Thanks Dee Dee, I've had it marked on my calendar but the link is helpful to know when and what part of sky to watch. I don't know if I will be able to get myself up in the middle of the night to do it.

 I have not ever seen meteor shows yet, I always seem to miss them.  One cold clear night last summer I sat out for hours waiting to see them, and never even saw a single falling star let alone meteor showers.

I have been fortunate enough to see the northern lights quite a few times though.  :)

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