The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it.

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A meteor shower is a special thing. 

Watching as little bits of cosmic dust hurtle through the skies above tends to remind me of just how small we are in the context of the universe.

This weekend, people around the world will experience that feeling of smallness, thanks to the Lyrid meteor shower that peaks on April 22. 

While this meteor shower isn’t the most impressive one during a typical year, it is still worth checking out. 

According to a NASA skywatching video, “In the early morning sky, a patient observer will see up to more than a dozen meteors per hour in this medium-strength shower, with 18 meteors per hour calculated for the peak.” Read more…

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