The Lyrids meteor shower will peak this year on the night of April 21-22. If you know me, you know I am a skywatcher. I typically love anything about space. I will pull out the telescope to watch the Space Station fly over, eclipses, meteor showers, and other sky phenomenon. Here are five (5) fun facts about the Lyrids: Ancient Observations: The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers, with records of its observations dating back over 2,600 years. Chinese astronomers recorded the Lyrids in 687 BC. Origin: The Lyrid meteor shower is caused by the Read More
