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When to catch the Lyrids meteor shower?
The Lyrids are set to peak tonight, lasting well into the morning of April 23. This is your best chance to catch sight of the meteors in Singapore.
Where can I watch it in Singapore?
Find somewhere with a wide, unblocked view of the north-western sky. Earthsky advises skygazers to stay away from anywhere with bright city lights – in Singapore, your best best would be parks, beaches, and reservoirs. We're close to the full moon on April 24, so the extra brightness of the moon will make it harder to view the meteor shower. Lay under trees or in a place with structures that block the moon for a better chance to see the Lyrids.
Can I see the Lyrids with my naked eye?
Yes, indeed. You don't need special equipment to view the Lyrids, just a dark and cloudless sky. NASA says that it is best to look for the meteors away from their radiant – the point in the sky where the Lyrids appear to originate. Just locate the constellation Lyra and scan the dark areas around it.
Are there other meteor showers happening in Singapore in 2024?
There are three more meteor showers to look forward to this year – and they're expected to be even more spectacular than the Lyrids.
Look forward to the peak of the Eta Aquarids on the night between May 6 and 7. These meteors are known for their speed, and are particularly well suited for viewing in the south hemisphere. This year, the Eta Aquarids peak close to a new moon, meaning that skies are nice and dark for optimal viewing.
If there's one meteor shower to catch this year, it's the Perseids between August 12 and 13. These meteors leave dazzling, long wakes and rain down at a rate of 50 to 100 meteors an hour. Look out for fireballs too, which appear as bright explosions that last longer than meteor streaks.
Finally, the Geminids will peak between December 13 to 14. These are one of the most reliable annual meteor showers, with up to 120 meteors per hour. These are bright and fast meteors which tend to appear yellow.
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