Mete-or not, here they come. The Lyrid meteor shower — one of the oldest known meteor showers, according to NASA Science — will be visible in the Upstate on Monday, April 21 + Tuesday, April 22.
Here’s how you can catch a glimpse according to the Greenville News + the Old Farmer’s Almanac:
- Try viewing the meteor shower between midnight and dawn (there will be around 18 meteors per hour during this time)
- Look straight above you in the sky
- Find a dark place with no lights or obstructions (like buildings or trees)
- Don’t use binoculars
Lyrids don’t leave a trail, so don’t be on the lookout for those. Instead, keep your eyes peeled for a “fireball,” or a bright flash of light. Good luck and happy gazing.
