April Lyrids Posted on May 9, 2022 by Reena Saxena meteor showersApril Lyrids blessing skieson rare moonlit nightsI stand bare to receive graceon thirsty soil, parched for months What do you see # 133- May 9, 2022 Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp TweetLike Loading...
Fascinating. Your words make me wish I could see the Lyrids. Living in the city, the night sky is rarely dark enough to see many stars. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Good suggestion! I think I will try YouTube. Won’t be the same as seeing in real time but better than none. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Maybe this helps ๐ https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/lyrids/in-depth/#:~:text=The%20Lyrids%2C%20which%20peak%20during%20late%20April%2C%20are,goes%20back%20to%20687%20BC%20by%20the%20Chinese.%29?msclkid=e41a7ee4cf7f11ecb6a5a8725c45b3bd LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
It seems as if they are visible here in the southern hemisphere too. A perfect excuse for a rural adventure next year! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Thanks for joining in and teaching me something new Reena. A beautiful poem my friend LikeLiked by 2 people Reply
Beautiful take, Reena.
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Thanks, Indira!
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My pleasure, dear.
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Fascinating. Your words make me wish I could see the Lyrids. Living in the city, the night sky is rarely dark enough to see many stars.
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Thank you ๐ Hope you can see those on YouTube or TV
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Good suggestion! I think I will try YouTube. Won’t be the same as seeing in real time but better than none.
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How fascinating and I learned something new.
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I’d not heard of these either! Something to look out for next year.
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Maybe this helps ๐
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/lyrids/in-depth/#:~:text=The%20Lyrids%2C%20which%20peak%20during%20late%20April%2C%20are,goes%20back%20to%20687%20BC%20by%20the%20Chinese.%29?msclkid=e41a7ee4cf7f11ecb6a5a8725c45b3bd
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It seems as if they are visible here in the southern hemisphere too. A perfect excuse for a rural adventure next year!
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Enjoy ๐๐ค
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I love this Reena
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Thanks, Mich!
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Excellent word choice and economy! Very good indeed ๐๐
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks for joining in and teaching me something new Reena. A beautiful poem my friend
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Thank you, Sadje!
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Youโre most welcome
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