If you want to catch a glimpse of a “falling star,” tonight’s your chance.
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on Saturday (April 22) night into early Sunday (April 23) offering skywatchers the opportunity to spot some fast and bright meteors as they streak through the night sky.
According to In The Sky (opens in new tab), the activity of the annual Lyrid meteor shower will peak for viewers in New York City at around 9:00 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT) on April 22. From this region of the U.S. the meteor shower will become visible at around 8:29 p.m. EDT (0029) each night, when the point from…
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News Source: https://www.space.com/lyrid-meteor-shower-peak-april-2023