Meteor Shower Ahead: Celestial Show Due Monday, Tuesday

POTTSTOWN PA – Rural areas and township parks beyond Pottstown Borough may be among the best places to witness the first meteor shower in more than three months, State College PA-based AccuWeather Inc. meteorologists suggest.

A Lyrid meteor shower is expected Monday night (April 21, 2025) into early morning hours on Tuesday, April 22), the meteorology team reports. “If you’re lucky enough to be in an area with a clear sky and little to no light pollution, you could see up to 20 shooting stars per hour during the peak,” AccuWeather meteorologist and astronomy expert Brian Lada reports.

Be forewarned, though. It’s possible that the meteors’ visibility could be spoiled by storms and clouds across parts of the Eastern United States, he adds. The solution: do a little research. “Stargazers should check their area’s cloud cover forecast before making plans to watch the celestial show,” he adds.

If local weather cooperates, “this is a great opportunity to join family or friends outside and experience the wonders of our universe and solar system for Earth Day,” Lada says. People hoping to witness the meteor shower are urged to be patient, and keep their eyes trained on the sky. Dim or turn off cell phones and other sources of light.

Other Lighting May Compete

Lada also anticipates “there will be some competition in the sky with a waning crescent moon. That moonlight can make it difficult to spot shooting stars,” he notes. “We recommend focusing your attention on darker areas of the sky, with the moon out of direct sight, to increase your odds of witnessing the Lyrid meteor shower.”

Be persistent, too. “Don’t give up if cloudy skies on Monday night spoil your chance to witness the Lyrids. The Lyrid meteor shower will remain active Tuesday night as well. There won’t be as many shooting stars, but it’s a second chance to look up and see the show in the sky,” Lada advises.

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