Known as the oldest of meteor showers, and the one that peaks at the tail end of April each year, the Lyrid meteor shower will peak just in time for Earth Day (April 22nd).
Skywatchers will finally be able to enjoy the thrill of observing shooting stars again this week as the April Lyrids shower arrives after a three-month-long meteor drought.
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From 16 April to 12 May, three different meteor showers will be visible in the South African sky, namely the April Lyrids, pi Puppids and the Eta Aquariids.