The Lyrid meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through debris left by Comet Thatcher (last seen in 1861), causing dust particles to burn up in our atmosphere and create visible meteors at rates of up to 18 per hour without requiring a telescope.
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Lyrid Meteor Shower - What REALLY Causes ItAdded:
The Lyrid meteor shower comes from a comet last seen in 1861.
>> [music] >> It left a debris trail behind and every April Earth plows straight through it.
>> [music] >> Those particles hit our atmosphere and burn up above your head.
Up to 18 [music] meteors per hour, no telescope needed. Just look up.
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