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Lyrid Meteor Shower, Oldest Known, to Light Up Skies This Week

The Lyrid meteor shower, recognized as one of the oldest known meteor showers and resulting from Comet Thatcher, is anticipated to be visible in the skies this week, offering a celestial display for viewers in the UK and other regions.

15 Apr, 08:28 — 15 Apr, 08:28
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Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week

Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.

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First report: helsingin-sanomat · 15 Apr, 05:04Full coverage: 2 · 3hWindow: 3h
helsingin-sanomat15 Apr, 05:04First to report

Avaruus | Lyridien tähden­lentoja voi nähdä ensi viikolla parhaimmillaan muutaman tunnissa

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BBC15 Apr, 08:28Latest update

Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week

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