Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Up to 20 Meteors per Hour Under Dark Skies

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early predawn hours of April 22, with observers under dark skies potentially seeing up to 20 meteors per hour as the Moon sets around midnight; the radiant lies in Lyra near Vega, so look northeast and away from lights to catch longer streaks, and the best viewing is before dawn as Lyra climbs. For the strongest show, find a dark location, let your eyes adjust 20–30 minutes, and stay outside for at least an hour (fireballs are possible). If you can’t go outside, live streams of the sky show are available, and the meteors originate from debris left by Comet Thatcher.