Surges Of Up To 100 Meteors Per Hour Will Light Up The New Mexico Skies During The 2020 Lyrid Meteor Shower This April
If you are looking for a reason to bask in New Mexico’s dark night skies, there is one astronomical event coming up that will shower you with sublime beauty.

The event takes place between April 16 and 30, 2020, with the meteor shower best visible in the early morning hours.

The earliest sighting dates back to 687 B.C. when it was spotted and documented by Chinese astronomers. Those very astronomers poetically described the shower, stating that “at midnight, stars fell like rain.” Sounds lovely, doesn't it?

During that pre-dawn time, dozens of meteors will be visible. The best part of this? The moon will only appear to be a sliver that night, meaning you can revel in an incredible show in an almost moonless sky.

They sound dramatic but are essentially just meteors that are significantly brighter and often leaving trails that are slow to fade.

Dark Sky locations like Capulin Volcano National Monument offer spectacular views without light pollution or crowds. You can find a list of Dark Sky places in this article.
Are you planning to watch the Lyrids meteor shower this year?
If you prefer activities under the sun, then you just might appreciate the lovely views on the Soledad Canyon Loop Trail near Las Cruces. Read more in The Soledad Canyon Loop Trail Is A Beautiful Hike In New Mexico That Leads To A Secret Waterfall.
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