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2026 / Lyra

Lyrids

A dependable April shower known for occasional fireballs and swift streaks.

18meteors / hour

Approx. peak window

Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 – 8:00 AMUTC
Active dates
Apr 17 – 26, 2026
Radiant
Lyra
Best region
Both hemispheres
Parent body
C/1861 G1 Thatcher
Moon conditions
Favorable
Source
Open source ↗

FIELD NOTE

How to use this window

Find the darkest safe place you can, let your eyes adjust for 20–30 minutes, and look across a wide area of sky. A telescope narrows the view and is not required.

The listed hourly rate assumes very dark skies with the radiant high overhead. Most viewers will see fewer meteors.

Forecasts can shift. Check the source before observing.