Posted in Georgia March 20, 2020 by Marisa Roman

Surges Of Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour Will Light Up The Georgia Skies During The 2020 Lyrid Meteor This April

Sometimes it’s nice to step back and take a break from the world for one evening of pure natural magic. That’s how we feel when meteor showers take place. Not only are you able to get outside in a secluded area with minimal light pollution, but you also get to watch one of the most magical light shows in the entire galaxy. This April, the Lyrid meteor shower in Georgia is taking place and you do not want to miss out.

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The Lyrid meteor shower will take place this April between April 16th and April 25th.

If you can’t make it to a dark sky park for that allotted amount of time, then it’s recommended that you check out the show on the night between April 21 and 22, which is when the shower is said to peak.

The Lyrids are one of the oldest recorded meteor showers in the world, dating back to historical Chinese text from 2,500 years ago.

This shower is named after the constellation Lyra, which is a small constellation representing the lyre — a musical instrument with strings used back in the day.

While some parts of the country will get quite the show — other parts may only see about 10 to 15 meteors per hour during peak times.

However, the Lyrids are known for having some uncommon surges that can sometimes be up to 100 per hour.

The meteors seen during this shower can produce fireballs in the sky, so make sure to keep an eye out.

Since the moon’s fullness will be at only 1 percent, the sky should be relatively dark in order to enjoy the show.

But just in case, you can visit Stephen C. Foster State Park which was named the very first International Dark Sky Park in Georgia.

Have you ever seen the Lyrids meteor shower in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about the Lyrids shower, then check out the American Meteor Society.

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Surges Of Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour Will Light Up The Georgia Skies During The 2020 Lyrid Meteor This April

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