APRIL 22ND - IO'S SHADOW & GRS EARLY AM - AND LYRIDS PEAK

[paulastro]

At about 4.30 am on Wed 22nd the shadow of Jupiter and the Great Red Spot start to cross the disk of Jupiter.  About an hour later, both will be approaching the central meridian. Remember, it will be approaching dawn, so get out early and observe until the sky becomes too bright.

The peak of the April Lyrids is at midnight before Jupiter rises, so you may already be out observing. The BAA Handbook indicate a ZHR of 15 meteors per hour, but you can never be sure unless you are out observing.  There is no interfering Moon so dont miss out.

[ScouseSpaceCadet]

Thanks for the heads up. The current cloud forecast is pants, but we shall see...