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Speak Out: Where Are Best Spots to Watch Meteor Showers?
Lyrids meteor shower is visible now through Friday, April 26.
The Charleston area has some beautiful spots for skygazing and taking in events like the Lyrids meteor shower, which is happening now, and will continue through Friday, April 26, peaking in the predawn hours of Sunday and Monday.
According to Weather.com, the region has some rain in the forecast Saturday, but Sunday and Monday should have partly cloudy skies, offering an opportunity to see the shower.
Lyrids can have anywhere from 10 to 100 shooting stars in an hour, according to AccuWeather's Mark Paquette.
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Some locations that might offer a great view of the stars include:
- Mount Pleasant: Sullivan's Island beach
- Goose Creek: Bushy Park
- Summerville: Jessen Public Boat Landing
- Charleston: Folly Beach beach
- North Charleston: Park Circle
Speak out: Where will you watch the shower? What's the best location in the Charleston area to watch night-time events? Tell us in the comments!
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