Sky show returns! Lyrids light up April night skies
Sky show returns! Lyrids light up April night skies
US · Published Apr 14, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 21 into the early hours of April 22, offering a chance to see 15–20 meteors per hour.
Optimal viewing is expected after midnight, when the constellation Lyra is high in the sky, away from city lights.
The Lyrids are a reliable spring skywatching event, known for over 2,700 years, and offer a great celestial show.
Annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks in April
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to illuminate the night skies this April, peaking from the night of April 21 into the early hours of April 22. This celestial event marks the first significant meteor shower since January, offering a spectacular display for stargazers. With a favorable dim crescent moon this year, viewing conditions are expected to be excellent, potentially allowing observers to spot 15–20 meteors per hour at the peak.
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