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The Lyrid meteor shower is caused by the debris left behind by Comet Thatcher, which orbits the Sun every 415 years. As the Earth passes through this debris field, the particles, which are no larger ...

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Active since last week, the shower is formed from a comet’s debris and is forecast to produce the most fireballs overnight.

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While not as dazzling as some of the more well-known showers, the Lyrids is a dependable event, producing up to 20 meteors ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is about to reach its peak activity for April. Here's when and how to see it, along with a cloud ...

Every April, the night sky offers one of its most fascinating spectacles: the Lyrid meteor shower. This phenomenon, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, is visible in much of the ...