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Catch a shooting star Monday night during the Lyrid meteor shower

Published: April 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Tags: weather, jacksonville, lyrid meteor shower, skywatchers, astronomy events, april, celestial events, space

Skywatchers, Monday night is your time to shine! The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early morning hours of April 22, and the skies across our local area are mostly clear — a big plus for catching a few shooting stars.

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Catch a shooting star Monday night during the Lyrid meteor shower

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