Surges Of Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour Will Light Up The Kentucky Skies During The 2020 Lyrid Meteor Shower This April
April is known for its rain showers, but did you know it is also a time to look to the sky for meteor showers? Every year, the Lyrid meteor shower takes place in the second half of April, illuminating the sky. This year will be no different and hopefully, the weather will cooperate for prime viewing of this springtime show from space. You may witness up to 100 meteors per hour as the Kentucky skies light up with this incredible meteor shower.
The wide-open Kentucky sky offers so many gorgeous views throughout the year, both in daylight and after the sun goes down.
There is something magical about staring at the sky, identifying constellations and hoping to catch a glimpse of a shooting star. If you want to increase your odds, then mark your calendar for April.
Every year in the second half of April, our night skies light up with the Lyrid meteor shower.
With no moon shining at this point, hopefully, there will be clear conditions to see these meteors light up the sky. The Lyrid meteor shower is known for rare surges that can produce up to 100 meteors in an hour. That would surely be something to see.
We love a colorful Kentucky sunrise and sunset, but the night sky is also something to celebrate.
Plan on making it an early morning on April 22nd, especially if it's a clear night, and see if you can catch our sky illuminated with meteors.
Spring is a beautiful time of year and that includes after the sun goes down. Mark your calendar now for right before dawn on April 22nd, head outside, look to the sky and see if the Lyrid meteor shower is lighting up the skies above your Kentucky home. Do you love staying up at night or getting up early for meteor showers? Are you planning on trying to catch this one? Let us know in the comments!
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
