Clouds to dampen Lyrid meteor shower views in Western Washington

EVERETT — One of the oldest known meteor showers promises a dazzling sky show this weekend.

Unless you live in Western Washington.

Humans have observed the Lyrid meteor showers for more than 2,000 years. Usually, late April is the best time to see these comet and asteroid pieces, as they create an occasional bright flash in the night sky.

During the showers’ peak over the next few days, stargazers can expect to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour, flashing by at 29 miles per second.

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