US Edition
Excellent Prospects for the Lyrid Meteor Shower
Observers in dark locations could see 15 to 20 meteors an hour, with the moon out of the sky during the peak, the American Meteor Society said.
- The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks tomorrow night into Wednesday morning, with observers in dark locations potentially seeing 15 to 20 shooting stars per hour across the spring sky.
- Earth encounters the debris stream left behind by the wandering Comet Thatcher each year around this time. Traveling at about 108,000 mph, these comet fragments hit the atmosphere around 80 miles above Earth, heating the air to a white-hot glow.
- Observers should head away from artificial city lights and allow 20-30 minutes for night vision to adjust to the dark. Stargazers should look toward the bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra for best viewing.
- A 27%-lit waxing moon will set around 2 a.m. local time, providing ideal dark-sky conditions for viewing. With the moon out of the way, observers can spot meteors from midnight through dawn early Wednesday.
- While the peak occurs tomorrow night, the Lyrid meteor shower remains active through April 25. The display spawns a decent number of meteors on the nights surrounding April 22, ensuring opportunities for viewers who miss the primary event.
19 Articles
19 Articles
Look Up This Week to See the Peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. Humans Have Documented This Dazzling Annual Display for 2,700 Years
During the wee hours of April 22, moonset times will give stargazers in much of the United States a solid stretch of dark sky before sunrise
Lyrids 2026 Peak Tuesday night Over Southern Maryland Skies
Skywatchers across Southern Maryland can catch the first major meteor shower of 2026 this week as the Lyrids peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning with favorable viewing conditions. The annual Lyrid meteor shower reaches its maximum on the night of April 21 into the early morning hours of April 22. Observers under dark skies may see 10 to 20 meteors per hour during peak activity though rates can vary. This marks the first organized meteo…
20 shooting stars an hour? How to see the annual Lyrid meteor shower tonight
If you’re into making wishes on shooting stars, this may be your week. The Lyrids should produce between 15 and 20 meteors per hour. The annual Lyrid meteor shower, which is active through April 25, will peak Tuesday night. The meteors will emanate from near the constellation Lyra, which is where the meteor shower’s name comes from. Specifically, look for the star Vega, part of Lyra and one of the brightest bodies in the night sky. It will rise…
The Lyrids mark the beginning of the season of shooting stars in the Northern Hemisphere. The peak of activity will take place in the night of Wednesday 22 to Thursday 23 April 2026. TF1info tells you everything you need to know to enjoy the show. - This is the first rain of shooting stars from 2026: how to observe the Lyrids? (Sciences).
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 81% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
