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Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak Overnight April 21–22 with Potential for Bright ‘Fireballs’

The annual celestial event, visible under dark skies, offers up to 20 meteors per hour as Earth passes through Comet Thatcher’s debris trail.

The Lyrid meteor shower peak provides an excellent chance to see shooting stars.
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Lyrid Meteors can be seen in the sky, making it a spectacular moment for the skywatchers

Overview

  • The Lyrid meteor shower, active from April 16 to 25, will reach its peak late Monday night, April 21, into the early hours of Tuesday, April 22.
  • Observers under clear, dark skies can expect to see 10–20 meteors per hour, with occasional bright fireballs possible during the peak.
  • The meteors, originating from Comet Thatcher’s debris, radiate from the Lyra constellation near Vega but can appear anywhere in the sky.
  • Optimal viewing times are after midnight until dawn, with the best conditions in rural areas away from light pollution and under minimal moonlight.
  • The Lyrids, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers dating back to 687 BCE, are known for rare outbursts exceeding 100 meteors per hour.