Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tuesday Night

0:00It's April 18th. You're listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Stargazers, the leered meteor shower, is heating up. One of the oldest guys shows recorded over 2,500 years ago. It kicked off on April 14th and hits its peak Tuesday night, April 21st, right into Wednesday morning. Expect streaks from comet debris lighting up the night, best viewed in the northern hemisphere. To catch the action, head out after midnight, far from city lights and tall buildings. Let your eyes adjust for 15 to 30 minutes, skip the phone glow, and show with a lawn chair or a sleeping bag. Meteors will shoot from the Lyra constellation in the northeast. No bright moon to mess it up this year. Experts like astronomer Lisa Will say it's all about spotting that quick trail of light zipping against the stars. Folks have been chasing these since ancient times, and the low light pollution makes it prime for backyard viewers everywhere. These leards come from the dusty path of comet sea, slash 1861, G1 Thatcher, spotted

1:02back in 1861, with a 400. 15-year orbit, normally 10 to 20 meters per hour, but it can burst to 100 if you're lucky. Keep eyes peeled through late April, then gear up for the A to Aquarids from Holley's Common and Maymore Cosmic Fireworks on deck.