You can watch the Lyrid meteor shower in the UK - here's the best time
SHOOTING stars are not only beautiful - they're a chance to make a wish and hope for good luck.
April's Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest on record. Here's the lowdown on when and how to watch it in 2019...The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the best displays of shooting stars we get here in BritainThe Lyrid meteor shower is active between April 16 and April 25 each year.If you can stay awake - or get up early enough - the very best time to watch the spectacle is just before the sun rises.
The outbursts are difficult to predict, but are one of the reasons this meteor shower is normally worth checking out.The Lyrids are named after constellation Lyra, and the radiant point of this particular shower is one of the brightest stars in the sky at this time of the year.
You don't need binoculars, just a good pair of eyes, but be prepared to wait - stargazing in a patient person's game. Good luck!
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