The annual Lyrid meteor shower will peak Monday, April 21, as the Earth passes through one of the oldest known comet debris trails. Here’s how best to see it in the North Carolina sky.

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April's celestial excitement continues Monday night with the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower will continue into Tuesday ...

(NEXSTAR) — Residents of North America are in for a treat as the annual Lyrid meteor shower has returned, giving stargazers a chance to see shooting stars across the night sky. The Lyrid meteor ...

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BREAKS DOWN THE BEST TIMES YOU CAN SEE IT. THE ILIAD IS THE OLDEST KNOWN METEOR SHOWER, DATING AS FAR BACK AS 687 BC. IT’S ACTIVE THROUGH APRIL 26TH, PEAKING ON MONDAY NIGHT WITH ABOUT 5 TO 10 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The April Lyrids are back. This yearly meteor shower will be at its peak next Monday evening through Tuesday morning. KRQE spoke with a local expert Friday on what ...

WASHINGTON — When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring's first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors ...