2023's Lyrid Meteor Shower and Planetary Alignments to Watch Out For
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The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower will peak on April 23, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible under optimal conditions. Mercury will be at its highest in the evening sky for the year on April 11, and the Moon will pair up with several planets throughout the month. The Lyrids are named after the constellation Lyra, where the meteors appear to originate, and have been observed for over 2,600 years.
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