Lyrid Meteor Showers Peaking Sunday Night

Below is a Twitter post from the National Weather Service in Key West, Florida.  Viewing conditions should be amazing through the overnight. Many areas in the U.S. will have wonderful viewing conditions.  However, some areas will be marred with clouds and showers.  These areas are highlighted in the pink circles below.  Clouds and showers will be found in a general line from Nevada, through Wyoming, parts of Colorado, across South Dakota and Nebraska, into Minnesota and Wisconsin. You won't need binoculars or telescopes to see the show.  In fact, it's best to use your naked eye.  Binoculars or telescopes usually limit your field of view.  You may need to spend about 30 minutes in the dark to let your eyes adjust to the night conditions. Below are a few more tips to enhance your viewing experience: Another factor that could hinder viewing tonight, is a nearly full moon.  The full moon officially happened on Friday.  But the moon will still be 95 percent illuminated while in the waning gibbous phase.  This will brighten the night sky significantly, possibly causing diminished visibility. But don't let a little extra moonlight stop you from heading outside to catch the celestial wonders that you're almost certain to see whiz on by!  Don't forget to make a wish! For WeatherNation:  Meteorologist Matt Monroe