Peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on April 21-22

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Start the beginning of a new week under the stars with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower. At the height of the shower, the Lyrids are expected to produce around 20 meteors per hour.

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00:00After a three-month hiatus, shooting stars will return for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.

00:11The peak of the Lyrids will occur on the night of April 21st and 22nd and will produce around 20 meteors per hour.

00:18The shower's radiant point is located toward the constellation of Lyra the Harp.

00:23Meteors appear to originate from this part of the sky, but you do not have to look in that direction.

00:29Meteors streak across all parts of the sky.

00:32You do have to keep your eyes off the moon.

00:35Fortunately, only a crescent moon will be out, so a good showing from the Lyrids is expected.

00:40If there's a dark place away from city lights in your area, head over there.

00:44The darker the sky, the more likely you are to see meteors.

00:48Be sure to bundle up for chilly nights and don't forget to check the cloud forecast in your area.

00:53You could do so by visiting AccuWeather.com or by downloading the AccuWeather app.

00:58Reporting for AccuWeather, I'm Jeff Cornish.

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