Las meteor showers They are not just a summer thing. That of the Perseids (mythical in August) yes, but there are equally impressive shows beyond them. An example are the lyrids, one of the most anticipated phenomena of the month of April despite the fact that it is never known for sure if they will be able to be seen clearly. But this 2023 may bring joy to fans of night shows, as the experts agree.
The Astronomical Association of Spain and the National Geographic Institute point out that the Lyrids will enjoy good light conditions to show off thanks to the moon. The peak of maximum intensity of this meteor shower will be two days after the new moona fact that will facilitate your vision in the sky since the light of the moon will not be an impediment (as it has been in other meteor showers).
Even so, it does not hurt to pay attention to the advice of the experts and get away from big cities and towns so that it does not disturb its light pollution during the observation. Similarly, one can situate oneself in a place as dark as possible, out of obstacles and run away from the clouds. They also do not recommend using binoculars because they limit the field of vision. The best way to see a meteor shower, they insist, is with the naked eye and lying on the ground.
What is the best day to see the Lyrids
All these recommendations should be applied peak day of the Lyrids, a peak that is expected for the night of April 22-23 of 2023. Although it is true that its meteors could be dropped through the sky from April 16 and until the 23rd of the same month, but with worse forecasts than the day of its peak, according to IGN.
In any case, it is not possible to have any illusions with this shower of stars because it is described by the experts as “Discrete“since their average rate of activity is 20 meteors per hour with the possibility of increasing at more than 100 meteors per hour in years of “outbursts”.