Tomorrow Night

[kev 102 42]

April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be visible from April 16 - 25. This year, the gibbous moon will hide most of the fainter meteors in its glare. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra after midnight, and be sure to find a dark viewing location far from city lights.......................kev

[Pakmoto]

Thanks Kev

I knew we were due, but couldn't remember what the peak date was.

[nightfisher]

thanks for the heads up, i will be at a dark site fishing the easter weekend so should see them this year

[yeti monster]

OOOO! Lyra gets directly overhead here in a couple of hours and the m**n is very low. I may pop up to the helideck to see if it's clear....

[yeti monster]

Just seen dozens, very subtle, they are, almost as if my eyes were playing tricks on me, but no doubt about it. Radiating from Lyra, a few bright streaks, a few bright specks where they were obviously coming straight down and a lot of really faint ones. I could have stayed out longer but need to get back to bed for a couple of hours...