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4 to Watch: What to Know About the Lyrid Meteor Shower

The full moon might spoil the view this month, but there are other star-gazing opportunities ahead

The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. The action will peak later this month when you might be able to see about 20 meteors in an hour, if weather conditions cooperate. 

It's one of the stories we're featuring today on NBCLA.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower: What to Know

The Lyrid meteor shower has returned. Keep your eyes to the night (and early morning) sky through April 25. Peak viewing is expected on the morning of April 22 -- depending on the weather. There is one problem: The full moon might wash out the sky, spoiling the view. Here's what to know about this and other meteor showers in 2019.

The meteor shower will peak later this month. Belen de Leon has details.

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