Meteors Might Put on Some Kind of Show
But lower your expectations about what you will actually see this weekend.
Who doesn’t like to watch a good meteor shower? The Lyrids, which occur every April when the Earth passes through the orbit of the comet called Thatcher, are expected this weekend. Bruce Abels, community relations director of the Fox Valley Astronomical Society, said if you really are determined to see a sky show, go outside with “a blanket, a comfortable chaise lounge chair, a pot of coffee and your dog and wait.” But don’t expect to see much in this area, he warned. You need luck, he said. “You have to be in the right place at the right time. This isn’t an event worth the effort.” If you are lucky you may see some shooting stars. Estimates vary from as low as two to as many as 20 per hour. The moon will be new, which means it will not be…
