Lyrid Meteor Shower Set to Light Up April Skies with Peak on 21–22 April

54 articles · Updated · Forbes · Apr 14

The Lyrid meteor shower begins on April 14, 2026, and will be visible until April 30, peaking on the night of April 21-22.
Stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can expect 5–20 meteors per hour during the peak, with favorable viewing conditions due to a crescent moon.
The Lyrids, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, are among the oldest known meteor showers and require no special equipment to observe.

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