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How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower: New Scientist's stargazing companion

The World, the Universe and Us

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Expected meteor rates at peak

Abby notes background meteor rates (~1/hour) and peak Lyrid rates of about 10–18 per hour under clear, dark skies.

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