Meteor shower streaks over Kansas skies this May
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Look up for the dazzling Eta Aquariid meteor shower
May kicks off with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, and experts are anticipating a better show than in recent years, according to the American Meteor Society. During the period when the meteor shower is expected to peak — in the early morning hours of Sunday and Monday, according to EarthSky — the moon, in its new moon phase, will only be 6% illuminated. Experts suggest keeping an eye on the sky between 2 and 5 a.m. local time. The Eta Aquariid shower is often considered the best meteor shower of...
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Here's how to see the Lyrid meteor shower and the full 'pink moon' this week
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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Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight with up to 18 shooting stars overhead every hour
The Lyrid Meteor Shower is active through most of April, but peaks tonight. Eagle-eyed stargazers will be able to spot up to 18 shooting stars every hour