Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend; May Be Best in Years
Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 18:30
in Astronomy & Space
A dark, moonless night should offer the best view in years for a sky show known to offer occasional surprises, an astronomer says.
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