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This is one of weeks we star gazers love
to see -- The Lyrid Meteor shower is here!

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To spot the shower, head outside after midnight
on Thursday and Friday. The Lyrids get their

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name from the constellation Lyra the Harp
Vega is it s brightest star will be in East!

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Bring chairs and/or blankets, warm drinks, and
a snack. It ll take 20-30 minutes for your night

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vision to max out, so avoid screens while you
look for meteors burning up in our atmosphere.

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Astronomically, the Lyrids is pretty average
dropping about 20 meteors per hour at their

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peak. That said, there are sometimes "Lyrid
fireballs" which can cast shadows and leave

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behind smoke trails that linger for
minutes! MINUTES! I know, it s exciting.

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Pro tip: If you wait till about 4am the bright
moon will be nearly setting then and the shower

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will be peaking near the top of the Western sky.
So, you can lay on your back and keep lookin up!