The Lyrid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity. Some meteors will be visible each night from 16 Apr to 25 Apr, but the best show will be after midnight on April 22. The maximum number of meteors expected to be visible from a dark location is around 10 per hour (ZHR). The 2nd quarter moon will wash out some meteors, but the brightest ones will shine through.
I am canceling tonight’s public outreach event due to inclement weather predictions. Jim Mosquera
Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details and check NOVAC front page for day of event for updates in case of cancellations.
This shower is composed of dusty remnants of the famed Halley’s Comet. The long-running shower is visible from April 19th until May 28, but peaks overnight on May 5th with up to 60 sightings per hour. The waning gibbous Moon (the Moon’s phase after a full Moon) will make it hard for observers to see the shower. Astronomers suggest watching the shower before dawn. Though the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, it will appear that they are coming from the Aquarius constellation.
See front page of NOVAC Site for changes to event. More information about Great Meadow including directions and parking visit the Great Meadow Site page.
The event is cancelled due to bad weather – Please read the C.M. Crockett Page for park details and check NOVAC front page for day of event for updates in case of cancellations.
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