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What are the Lyrids?

The Lyrids have been observed for over 2,700 years, making it one of the oldest known meteor showers.

According to NASA, \"the Lyrids are pieces of space debris that originate from the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.\"

They radiate out from the star Vega, one of the brightest in the night sky.

Watch the skies & time travel with the stars☄️

Spotted by stargazers for >2,700 years, the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers and will be lighting up the sky tonight and tomorrow night. Right on cue to celebrate #EarthDayatHome: https://t.co/ba5xjuTE7e pic.twitter.com/JLb5r4OLas

— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2020

Where can you watch?

The Lyrids can be best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere after sunset and before dawn.

They can be best viewed in the dark and away from lights.

\"A new Moon this year will make way for good viewing of the Lyrids, leaving the sky dark,\" NASA writes on their website. \"While rates of Lyrids per hour can be low, they are also known to produce bright fireballs, and this year we are expecting rates of up to 15 meteors per hour.\"

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Christian Bruna/Getty Images
PHOTO: rids meteor shower streaks across the sky over Michaelskapelle on April 21, 2020 in Niederhollabrunn, Austria.
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If you aren't in a spot where you'll be able to view the Lyrids but still want to watch, visit the NASA Meteor Watch Facebook page.

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