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This is the peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. Best viewing is after midnight to around 4 AM, mainly because skies are darkest then. There's not much of a moon tonight, which will help your viewing pleasure. You just look up, no particular direction. But you will want to get away from city lights, then give your eyes several minutes to adjust to the darkness (that means no looking at your brightly lit cell phone!) Temperatures are mild tonight, too! Something fun to do for the whole family in quar