The Lyrids is considered an average shower, but here at Live Seasoned we think all meteor showers are beyond amazing. The Lyrids usually produce about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. The shower runs annually from April 16-25, but we encourage you to venture outside during its peak on the night of the 22nd and morning of the 23rd. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The second quarter moon will be a bit of a problem this year, blocking the less bright meteors from view. The moon basically acts as natural light pollution. Don’t let this deter you though, go find a dark spot sometime after midnight. Lay back on a reclining lawn chair or comfortable blanket and get to gazin’. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyra, but can appear anywhere in the sky. Good luck!
For a little bit of background about Lyrid Meteor Shower head here.
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Last Quarter Moon, 3:52 a.m. One-half of the Moon appears illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.
Moon at perigee (its closest point to the Earth), 8 p.m.
The last Friday in April is Arbor Day, so go dig a hole, plant a tree and sip some iced tea. Many cities and states across the U.S. celebrate Arbor Day on different days depending on when it’s best to plant trees in that area. North Carolina’s was way back in March! Hopefully you didn’t miss your city’s, but if you did, today is the day! Plant a tree and get your kids, friends or community involved in the action.
Take a peek at the sky tonight and you’ll see a full moon. A full moon is when the moon and the sun are opposite of each other from an earth perspective.
For more than 90 years, the Cherry Festival has been the biggest community event in Beaumont. Virtually the entire community participates in this four-day celebration, which features games, rides, booths, music, entertainment, and the best food and drink the Pass Area has to offer. Come out and join us! We look forward to seeing you at this year’s festival!
(taken from the event’s website: http://www.beaumontcherryfestival.org/ )
A small town festival with a not-so-small shortcake. The festival started in 1909 and it has the worlds largest shortcake, vendors, 5k, carnival, parades and entertainment.
Garden Arts Festival ‑ Free Admission ‑ Sorticulture unites art and the garden in a celebration of creative outdoor living. Over 100 artists and nurseries gather to showcase distinctive hand‑crafted garden art and unique plants to transform your backyard. Learn tips and tricks from top regional gardening experts including special guest Ciscoe Morris. Sorticulture also features display gardens, live music, food fair and free activities for kids.
(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.everettwa.org/default.aspx?ID=1228)
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Please join us in the beautiful Red Rock Country of Sedona for a day of fun at Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Shows. The shows are located on scenic Hwy 179 “The Gateway to Sedona” Take home your own personal piece of the Southwest. Sedona is one of the Nations top art destinations. Our shows host top local as well as native artist. This event takes place on June 6‑8 and 27‑29.
(Taken from the event’s website: http://oakcreekartsandcraftsshows.com/index-1.html )