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During this period, the Moon will reach its first quarter phase on Friday, April 24. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees east of the Sun and will set near 03:00 local summer time. This weekend, the waxing crescent moon will set during the early evening hours and will not spoil meteor observing as long as you keep it out of your field of view...
The Quadrantids meteor shower is currently active. Follow the evolution of the ZHR live!
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The Lyrids are a medium strength shower that usually produces good rates for three nights centered on the maximum. These meteors also usually lack persistent trains but can produce fireballs. These meteors are best seen from the northern hemisphere where the radiant is high in the sky at dawn. Activity…
