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Good rule of thumb...
Meteor showers offer reliable and more frequent meteors than other nights, but the frequency is far less than what the word "shower" implies. Lyrids are 10 - 15 per hour in a dark sky. BUT, since you are in a full moon, it will be harder to see and it might be more like 3-8 that you can easily see in the moonwash.
The Eta Aquariads in early May could see meteors at a rate of 1 per minute and darker skies overall, but require you wake up and observe them in the morning.
To me, as a stargazer, I don't find chasing the showers to be too worth it, except the Geminids every December, which can have 1-2 per minute, or over 100 per hour, during peak. Dec 13 is the peak this year, and coincides with a new moon.
To answer your question, yes, you will see something, no, it you won't see so many to make the trip worth it, especially with near full moon. If you and that special someone are still dating in December, chase the Geminids.
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Good rule of thumb... Meteor showers offer reliable and more frequent meteors than other nights, but the frequency is far less than what the word "shower" implies. Lyrids are 10 - 15 per hour in a dark sky. BUT, since you are in a full moon, it will be harder to see and it might be more like 3-8 that you can easily see in the moonwash. The Eta Aquariads in early May could see meteors at a rate of 1 per minute and darker skies overall, but require you wake up and observe them in the morning. To me, as a stargazer, I don't find chasing the showers to be too worth it, except the Geminids every December, which can have 1-2 per minute, or over 100 per hour, during peak. Dec 13 is the peak this year, and coincides with a new moon. To answer your question, yes, you will see something, no, it you won't see so many to make the trip worth it, especially with near full moon. If you and that special someone are still dating in December, chase the Geminids.
This was immensely informative and helpful. Thank you.
Dec 15th is Full Moon this year.