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Coming April 16 – 25 * Lyrid Meteor Shower
March 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Description
The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16 to 25 every year. Its peak this year will be April 22. The best time to observe the Lyrids is post-midnight in the predawn hours. The shower is known for its luminous dust trains which can be observed for several seconds. The average Lyrid shower produces 15 to 20 meteors per hour.
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The Lyrids are associated with the Comet Thatcher, a long-period comet that orbits the sun every 415.5 years. Its last closest approach to the sun was in 1861.
A meteor shower is best seen with the naked eye. Popular stargazing destinations are Ely, Tonopah and Pyramid Lake, however, any area in the Nevada desert away from city lights should work well! Just make sure it’s dark, bring warm clothes, something to drink, a lounge chair and a red flashlight comes in handy to help your eyes adjust to the dark.
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There are many websites providing additional information such as https://spaceandtelescope.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-2025/
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