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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed the Lyrid meteor shower from the International Space Station as it peaks around April 21–22, showcasing up to 15–20 meteors per hour radiating from the Lyra constellation and originating from debris left by long-period comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher; the image highlights Earth's thin atmosphere and the unique perspective of observing skywatching from space.
The Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest-recorded meteor showers, is expected to produce 10 to 15 meteors per hour for three nights centered around its peak of 9:06 p.m. ET on Saturday. The best time to view the Lyrids will start late evening on Saturday through the early morning hours on Sunday. A near new moon will leave perfect viewing conditions, with no bright light interference from what a full moon would cause. The Lyrids' comet is named C/1861 G1 Thatcher, and it is a little over halfway through its 415-year orbit.