Lyrids
Meteor shower
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The April Lyrids are a meteor shower lasting from about April 15 to April 29 each year. The radiant of the meteor shower is located near the constellations Lyra and Hercules, near the bright star Vega. The peak of the shower is typically around... Wikipedia
Constellation: Lyra and Hercules; (near HD 166988)
Date of peak: April 23; (λ☉ = 32°)
Declination: +33°
Occurs during: April 15 – April 29
Parent body: C/1861 G1 (Thatcher)
Right ascension: 18h 10m
Zenithal hourly rate: 18/hr
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