"Get Ready for the Lyrid Meteor Shower: Tips for Viewing the Spectacular Show"
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The Lyrid meteor shower, the first major meteor shower of spring, is expected to peak on the night of April 22, with 10 to 15 meteors per hour. The entire shower will last from April 15 to 29, and those who wish to see it under the darkest skies possible should try to catch it on April 19, when there will be a new moon. The meteors are best seen under dark skies, away from human-created light, and in officially-designated Dark Sky Places.
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