Look up! Lyrid meteor shower to peak over Portland skies tonight

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Stargazers are in for a treat as the Lyrid meteor showers reaches its peak tonight under clear skies in Portland.

This annual meteor shower is expected to produce up to 20 meteors per hour, although some experts say to expect closer to five. The meteors will look like faint streaks across the sky.

Tips for Viewing

The cloud-free skies will help folks across the region see meteors tonight. Look well after sunset, which is around 8pm in Portland, and before the moonrise, at around 3:30am. The best window for viewing may be from about 9:30pm to 3:30am.

You will want to move away from light pollution of the city, too. Find a rural area with the darkest skies possible and let your eyes adjust to the darkness.

If you are able to capture any views of meteors, we would love to see your photos! You can easily send your space and weather photos to KOIN 6 News here.