The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest astronomical events with over 2,700 years of observation, will peak late Monday night, coinciding with Earth Day. Californians are expected to have some of the best views due to favorable weather. However, light pollution in cities like Los Angeles may hinder visibility. Ed Krupp, director of Griffith Observatory, emphasizes the need to escape urban areas for better viewing opportunities and advises that watchers should temper their expectations as sightings might be rare, averaging at only one meteor per minute.
"These events are notoriously invisible for the average person because we're all drowning in artificial light, and so there's really not a prayer for most people to get to see this at all."
"To get a clearer view of the stars, Krupp suggests those in Southern California should head out to the mountains or desert. Once hopeful viewers are 'far from urban encroachment,' their chance of catching more shooting stars is much better, he said."
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