The best time to view the Lyrids is when Lyra, the Northern Hemisphere constellation from which the meteors appear to radiate, is above the horizon, according to EarthSky . As the comet travels, it ...

Skywatchers, get ready! The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak, offering a spectacular sight for anyone willing to stay up late or rise early.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower is visible with competition from bright light of the full Pink Moon in Joshua Tree National Park Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty ...

According to the American Meteor Society, the Lyrids are a medium-strength meteor shower, meaning they may ... He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.

The 2025 Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight Monday, April 21, into the morning of Tuesday, April 22, according to NASA. During the Lyrids ' peak, 10 to 20 fast and bright meteors can be ...

The Lyrid meteor shower has been active since April 17, but the bright fireballs have yet to hit their peak in activity while streaking through the sky. That peak is forecast to last for two ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that occurs between April 16-25 every year. The Lyrids will next peak on the night of April 22, 2025, displaying a maximum of about 18 meteors ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest known showers, according to NASA. Stargazers can consistently catch a glimpse of it during late April.

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