Tonight (10 April) sees the peak of the Virginids meteor shower. The name comes from the constellation from which the Shooting Stars, or meteors, appear; in this case, Virgo, the Maiden.
This isn't the best shower in terms of numbers, with peak numbers only around 5 per hour. But 5 is better than nothing, right?
The later at night you look the better - from 10:30pm you should begin to see the odd streak of light across the sky appearing anywhere in the sky zooming in an east to west direction.
The problem is the Moon is one day after Full, meaning its bright light will wash out the fainter meteors. Nevertheless, if it is clear and you are outside (gardening or whatever!) then take a glance up and see if you can make a wish or two.
Starry Skies,
Anton
[Captain Cosmos]
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