Mexico: this April 16 there will be a meteor shower, how to see it?

The excitement that the 2024 Solar Eclipse brought with it has left us wanting more astronomical events in the country. And we are in luck, since this On April 16 there will be a meteor shower in the sky of Mexico.

For next Tuesday, a unique celestial event is expected: the Lyrid meteor showerwhich will illuminate the Mexican sky from the early hours of April 16, which will last until April 25.

However, the night sky is expected to be filled with sparkles with the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking in the early morning of April 22.

Take into account that the high luminosity of cities makes observation difficult, so it is recommended to look for rural places to fully enjoy the phenomenon. In the Valley of Mexico, the Izta-Popo National Park offers an ideal environment to contemplate this astronomical spectacle.

Origin and characteristics

The phenomenon of the star shower, or Lyrid meteor shower, is the result of the orbit of Comet Thatcher C/1861 G1which will leave a trail of meteors visible in the night sky, especially before dawn, in the northeastern part of the sky.

Discovered in 1861, Comet Thatcher remains central to the annual generation of the Lyrids, with an orbit that extends from beyond Pluto to the vicinity of Earth.

The Meteor showers, like the Lyrids, are celestial events that offer an ephemeral but memorable spectacle.. Throughout the year, Mexico and the world witness these astronomical phenomena, which connect us with the vastness of the universe and its incomparable beauty.

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