Expected meteors at peak, under ideal conditions: In a dark sky with no moon, you might see 10 to 15 Lyrids per hour. The Lyrids are known for uncommon surges that can sometimes bring rates of...

Named after constellation Lyra, the Lyrids are one of the oldest recorded meteor showers—according to some historical Chinese texts, the shower was seen over 2,500 years ago.

The April Lyrids are a meteor shower lasting from about April 15 to April 29 each year. The radiant of the meteor shower is located near the constellations Lyra and Hercules, near the bright star Vega. The …

Nov 11, 2025 · The Lyrids are visible from both hemispheres, but they favor observers in the Northern Hemisphere. The radiant point of the Lyrids is located in the constellation Lyra, near the bright star …

Apr 3, 2025 · The Lyrids meteor shower, which peaks during late April, is one of the oldest known meteor showers: Lyrids have been observed for 2,700 years.

As we approach the date of each shower's maximum, be sure to consult the latest AMS article about Meteor Showers, which will provide in depth information on each shower and how to best view it. …

Nov 9, 2022 · The Lyrids are associated with Comet Thatcher, a long-period comet that orbits the sun every 415.5 years. It last reached its closest approach to the sun in 1861.

Apr 16, 2025 · After the Quadrantids in January, the April Lyrid meteor shower (aka, simply the Lyrids) is the next major shower of the year, and typically reaches maximum around April 22 nd /23 rd. It’s one …

Apr 21, 2025 · Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Lyrids are caused by the dusty debris from a comet named Thatcher and spring from the constellation Lyra.

Every year in late April Earth passes through the dusty tail of Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1), and the encounter causes a meteor shower--the Lyrids. This year the shower peaks on Tuesday, April 22nd.