Here’s How to View Ultra Rare Meteor Shower This Week

Many of us got caught up in the excitement of Artemis II venture to the moon on April 1, 2026. We cheered on Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen as they blasted off into space for the adventure of a lifetime. Thankfully, they returned safely to Earth on April 10, changed men and women with a lifetime of stories to tell. While we don’t have news of another space mission, we can give you a few details about an upcoming meteor shower. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this.

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This year on Earth Day, if you set your eyes on the sky, you might see some of the meteor shower fun. According to EarthSky.org, the Lyrids meteor shower will peak on April 22, and the best time to view the action will be from midnight to dawn. For best results, you’ll want a dark, moonless sky. If you can get to a country with fewer obstructions and less light pollution, the view will be even better.

For those who want to photograph or film the upcoming meteor shower, NASA offers a few tips. They recommend getting as far away from city lights as possible and setting up a tripod. It will give stability and a perfect place to put your camera with a wide-angle lens. NASA suggests using a shutter release cable or your camera’s built-in timer for best results. It might take some trial and error to figure out exposure time and aim, but it can be fun to try.

And if you want to keep a mental picture forever, lie back, relax, and take the meteor shower in.

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