COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you’re out in the evening early this week look for Mercury. You’ll need a clear view of the horizon to find the planet but on Sunday evening Uranus will be just left of the planet.
Look for the ice giant if you have a telescope.
If you can find a spot far from the city lights look up on Friday morning and you might see a shooting star. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week.
Caused by debris from Comet Thatcher about 15-20 meteors per hour are possible in a good year but the moon will wash out all but the brightest fireballs.
As a result, about 5-15 meteors per hour are expected this year. Find a dark spot far away from the city to get the best show.
The last quarter moon will arrive on Saturday morning at 7:56 a.m. Look for the half moon before sunrise on Saturday morning.
Happy hunting!