The Annual Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week

Get ready for a celestial show!

The annual Lyrid meteor shower is back, peaking this week on the night of April 21 into the early morning of April 22.

These fast, bright streaks are debris from Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher).

Observers can expect 10–20 meteors per hour, appearing to radiate from the constellation Lyra near the bright star Vega.

No telescopes are needed; your naked eye is best.

Allow 20–30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.

Lie on your back, look slightly away from Lyra, and wait for the show to begin between midnight and dawn.

You might even spot a brilliant fireball leaving a lingering trail in the sky.

Bundle up, be patient, and enjoy this ancient cosmic display.