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First Meteor Shower In Months Set To Peak: When To Watch First Meteor Shower In Months Set To Peak: When To Watch
First Meteor Shower In Months Set To Peak: When To Watch Skywatchers will have the chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week. The Lyrids mark the first major meteor shower since the Quadrantids in early January. Viewing conditions will vary across the US, with the best skies expected in the Southwest, Plains, and Midwest during the optimal viewing window: Tuesday night, April 21, into the early hours of Wednesday, April 22.  In the Northeast, some areas may encounter cloud cover, which could hinder visibility. A look at how viewing conditions are expected to be on Tuesday night, April 21…

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by Joe Lombardi