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  "path": "/2026/04/21/lyrid-meteor-shower-peaks-april-22-under-favorable-skies/",
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  "textContent": "Earth will intersect the Lyrid meteor stream on April 22, 2026, marking the peak of this annual celestial event, with meteor rates averaging 10–20 per hour under optimal conditions. The event is best observed during the pre-dawn hours when the radiant in the constellation Lyra reaches a higher elevation.\n\nSource",
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