The Lyrids are here: How and when to see the meteor shower peak in 2024
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Skygazers, time is running out on the latest celestial show: the Lyrid meteor shower and a full "pink moon" that's not actually pink. The Lyrids, one of the oldest meteor showers, typically peak during late April, according to NASA. Lyrids don't leave behind glowing dust trains but can occasionally produce fireballs. The Lyrids are best seen in the Northern Hemisphere after the moon sets and before dawn, according to NASA. The shower was most active Sunday night through Monday morning, but it...
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