Overview

• 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.