Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend Amid Bright Moonlight

The annual Lyrid meteor shower, occurring from April 15 to April 29, will reach its peak this weekend, but visibility may be limited due to a nearly full moon.

The Lyrid meteor shower, known for producing up to 20 shooting stars per hour, will peak on the night of April 22-23.
Visibility of the meteor shower may be significantly reduced by the bright waxing gibbous moon, which will be 96% illuminated.
Observers in areas with clear skies might still spot some meteors, including potential bright fireballs.
The Lyrids are the first major meteor shower since January's Quadrantids, marking an end to a months-long drought of meteor showers.
Following the Lyrids, the Eta Aquariids will peak in early May, offering up to 50 shooting stars per hour under more favorable viewing conditions.