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.

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The cloud-free skies will help folks across the region see meteors tonight.