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Lyrids meteor shower
/ˈlɪrɪdz ˈmiːtiər ˈʃaʊər/
Definition
1
An annual meteor shower lasting from about April 15 to April 29 each year, with its radiant located near the constellation Lyra.
2
A celestial display produced by Earth passing through debris from Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), typically peaking around April 22 and producing 15-20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
Examples
The Lyrids meteor shower turned my late-night insomnia into a front-row seat to cosmic confetti.
While waiting for the Lyrids meteor shower, I pondered if shooting stars ever miss and hit a cloud.
The Lyrids meteor shower is nature's reminder that even space rocks know how to make an entrance.
I bundled up for the Lyrids meteor shower, only to discover my neighbors' porch light was stealing the show.