The Lyrids are an annual meteor shower that typically lasts from April 16through April 25, located near the constellation Lyra. The peak for viewing theLyrids will occur in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 22, with 10 to20 meteors per hour.With high pressure dominating over the nation's midsection, clear skies andmilder temperatures will provide good viewing conditions. However, a stormsystem and cloudy skies will hinder viewing for those in the Midwest andNortheast. Viewing conditions are better in country locations rather than incities, where artificial light is more prevalent.
Story by AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Katie Storbeck.
