Yahoo Sports There's a Spectacular Meteor Shower Happening This Weekend — And Yep, It'll Be Visible
Stargazers are in store for a real treat this weekend!
You know the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers”? While it’s referring to rain and its effect on blooms, April is home to another type of shower, too — meteor showers!
Every April, the Lyrids meteor shower — which is thought to be one of the oldest meteor showers, first seen in 687 B.C., according to NASA — scatters the sky with brilliant shooting stars. While it’s most common to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour during the event, in some instances, as many as 100 can shoot through the sky.
Of course, in order to witness the out-of-this-world sky show, you must first know when to turn your attention upward.
When is the Lyrids meteor shower in 2023?
According to NASA, the Lyrids meteor shower takes place from April 15 to April 29, with its peak (ie: when you’ll be able to see the most meteors) falling between April 22 and 23. That said, EarthSky predicts that the best time to catch sight of the meteors will be on April 23 at 9:06 p.m. ET.
Where will the Lyrids meteor shower be visible?
According to NASA, the Lyrids meteor shower will be best seen from the Northern Hemisphere — so all of North America is in luck. That said, according to EarthSky, it’s possible to catch a few stray meteors from the Southern Hemisphere, as well — you just won’t see nearly as many.
Other meteor showers to look forward to in 2023
After the conclusion of the Lyrids meteor shower in April, stargazers can look forward to the Eta Aquariid meteor shower in May. While this shower is better seen from the Southern Hemisphere, EarthSky reports that meteor visibility will be down thanks to 2023’s moonlight.
Don’t fret, though! Another mesmerizing shower—the Arietids—will show its face in June. With a peak on June 7, the Arietids meteor shower is said to be one of the most active daytime showers, however, you’ll be able to see it best before sunrise while gazing to the East.
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