Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks with Up to 20 Meteors Per Hour
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks with Up to 20 Meteors Per Hour
US · Published Apr 21, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight, with 15-20 meteors expected per hour.
Optimal viewing requires minimal light pollution and waiting until after midnight.
Meteors originate from the constellation Lyra, near the star Vega.
Lyrid meteor shower peaks with celestial display
The Lyrid meteor shower is peaking tonight, offering a spectacular celestial display with an estimated 15 to 20 meteors per hour. These meteors will seemingly originate from the constellation Lyra, specifically near the bright star Vega. The Lyrid meteor shower is active until April 25, providing several nights of potential viewing opportunities.
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