How to see the best meteor showers of the year: Tools, tips and 'save the dates'
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 09:30
in Astronomy & Space
There are several major meteor showers to enjoy every year at various times, with some more active than others. For example, April's Lyrids are expected to produce about 15 meteors an hour at their peak for observers viewing in good conditions. Now, if you put the same observer in the same good conditions during a higher-rate shower like August's Perseids or December's Geminids, that person could witness up to 80 meteors an hour during peak activity.