Lyrid Meteor Shower 2023: A Stargazing Spectacle Under Moonless Skies on April 23@TheCosmosNews

#thecosmosnews The annual Lyrid meteor shower always brings an end to the meteor drought that occurs each year between January and mid-April. When to watch in 2023: Late evening April 21 until dawn April 22 – or late evening April 22 until dawn April 23 – will be best. The predicted** peak is 1:06 UTC on April 23. And the peak of the Lyrids is narrow (no weeks-long stretches of meteor-watching, as with some showers). In 2023, new moon falls on April 19. Yay! No moon for 2023’s Lyrid meteor shower. Radiant: Rises before midnight, highest in the sky at dawn. Nearest moon phase: In 2023, new moon falls on April 19. There will be no moon in the sky during the peak mornings for 2023’s Lyrid meteor shower. Duration of shower: April 15 to April 29. Expected meteors at peak, under ideal conditions: In a dark sky with no moon, you might see 10 to 15 Lyrids per hour. The Lyrids are known for uncommon surges that can sometimes bring rates of up to 100 per hour! Read more about Lyrid outbursts below. Note for Southern Hemisphere: This shower’s radiant point is far to the north on the sky’s dome. So the Southern Hemisphere will see fewer Lyrid meteors. Still, you might see some! In a moonless sky, about a quarter of Lyrid meteors leave a persistent train, a trail of ionized gas that glows for a few seconds after the meteor has passed. Lyrid Meteor Shower 2023 Best time to view the Lyrids Lyrid Meteor Shower peak night Where to watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Lyrid Meteor Shower visibility Tips for viewing the Lyrids Moon phase during Lyrid Meteor Shower Lyrid Meteor Shower 2023 predictions Shooting stars in April 2023 Astronomy events in 2023