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Milky Way Meets Lyrids: Breathtaking Skye Meteor Shower Photo

Astrophotographer Josh Dury captured a composite image of Lyrid meteors streaking across the Milky Way above Scotland's Isle of Skye, using a star tracker, a Sony A7S III and a wide-angle lens to stack about 30 seconds of exposures into a single shot that also shows the Milky Way’s core, the Three Brothers of Skye waterfalls, and bright stars like Vega, Deneb and Altair; he described the moment as magical and blended terrestrial and cosmic details in post-processing.

via Space|

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With About 10 Meteors Per Hour

Tonight (Tuesday night, April 21, 2026) the Lyrid meteor shower peaks as Earth passes through debris from Comet Thatcher, producing meteors at about 30 miles per second. Expect roughly 10 meteors per hour under dark skies, best viewed after 10 p.m. as Lyra rises in the east; give your eyes 15 minutes to adjust and avoid phone use. The Moon sets after midnight and the radiant climbs higher, with the prime viewing window an hour or two before sunrise. Jupiter will be visible west of the Moon earlier in the evening.

via WRAL|

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks With Bright Fireballs This Week

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on April 22–23, offering 10–20 bright shooting stars per night under a dim crescent moon, best viewed from dark skies in the Northern Hemisphere. Meteors radiate from the Lyra constellation and are debris from comet Thatcher, which last visited the solar system in 1861; the display is notable this year due to favorable viewing conditions and little moonlight, with the next major shower not arriving until Eta Aquarids in May.

via New York Post|

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight, Predawn Skies Await

The 2026 Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight (April 21–22) and will run through April 30, with best viewing in the Northern Hemisphere after moonset and before dawn; meteors radiate from Lyra and fireballs may appear, with good activity for about three nights around the peak. The Eta Aquariids, from Halley’s comet debris, peak May 5–6 and remain visible through late May, offering faster meteors (up to ~50 per hour) and are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere as Earth encounters their debris trail.

via Delawareonline.com|

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space1 month ago•73 min saved

ISS captures Lyrid meteor shower streaking over Earth

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed the Lyrid meteor shower from the International Space Station as it peaks around April 21–22, showcasing up to 15–20 meteors per hour radiating from the Lyra constellation and originating from debris left by long-period comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher; the image highlights Earth's thin atmosphere and the unique perspective of observing skywatching from space.

via Space|

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space1 month ago•69 min saved

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.

via Space|

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astronomy1 month ago•2 min saved

Lyrid Meteor Shower to Light Up Skies This Week

The Lyrid meteor shower, radiating from Lyra near Vega, peaks the night of April 21–22, with dark-sky observers catching about 15–20 meteors per hour from around midnight through dawn (a second viewing opportunity follows Wednesday night). The debris comes from Comet Thatcher, streaking through the atmosphere at roughly 108,000 mph about 80 miles up. No special equipment is needed—just a dark location and a comfortable spot to lie back as Lyra rises in the northeast. Even city dwellers can glimpse bright Lyrids away from lights; if clouds block the sky, you can instead monitor meteors via radar using LiveMeteors, where brighter fireballs produce louder pings. A fun fact: the parent comet won’t return near Earth again until about 2283.

via WTOP|

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astronomy1 month ago•73 min saved

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: Best Dawn Hours to Catch Shooting Stars

In 2026 the Lyrid meteor shower runs April 16–25, with peak activity around 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT) on April 22; the best viewing for U.S. observers is in the pre-dawn hours of April 22, when up to about 18 meteors per hour radiate from near Vega in Lyra. A 27%-lit waxing moon sets around 2 a.m., dark skies will help; to maximize your chances, head away from city lights, give 20–30 minutes for night adaptation, use red light, avoid binoculars, and look toward the radiant (near Vega) after moonset.

via Space|

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Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peaks under moonless spring skies

The Lyrid meteor shower returns this week and is set to peak on April 22, 2026, with about 10–20 meteors per hour visible from dark skies in North America and Europe. Viewing is best during predawn and post-sunset hours, especially around 5 a.m., aided by a new moon that will have already set before sunrise. The shower, dating back to debris from Comet Thatcher, offers fast, bright fireballs and persistent trains, though it’s not as prolific as Perseids. To maximize visibility, check local weather and light-pollution maps and head to a dark site away from city lights.

via Live Science|

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space1 month ago•75 min saved

Lyrid meteor shower returns with moonless pre-dawn viewing

After a long quiet spell, the Lyrid meteor shower returns with fast, bright meteors and ideal viewing before dawn; at its peak on Wednesday morning (April 22), observers can expect about 10–20 meteors per hour under dark skies, with Vega rising and the Moon set by around 1:15 a.m., and the debris originates from Comet Thatcher (1861 G1), offering a classic, ancient meteor display.

via Space|

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Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: Your guide to spotting shooting stars under dark skies

Space.com notes that the Lyrids (2026) radiate from Lyra and can deliver up to 15–20 meteors per hour under dark skies; after sunset, locate Lyra with Vega, then scan the surrounding sky for brighter, longer meteors. With the Moon setting after midnight, peak viewing should be dark, so find a wide, unobstructed spot, let your eyes dark-adapt for 20–30 minutes, stay comfortable, and be patient; a stargazing app can help identify Vega and Lyra for easier targeting.

via Space|

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science1 month ago•13 min saved

Spring Night Sky Lights Up as Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in late April, with the best viewing under dark, clear skies in the pre-dawn hours for observers across the Northern Hemisphere, including Germany; find a location away from light pollution for the most meteors visible.

via AP News|

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Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 21–22: tips for prime viewing

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded, peaks the night of April 21–22, offering about 10–15 meteors per hour in dark skies after moonset. The debris comes from Comet Thatcher, with the radiant in the Lyra constellation near Vega; for best viewing, find a dark location away from city lights, lie back facing east, and give your eyes 15–20 minutes to adjust, watching in the predawn hours when the radiant is high.

via USA Today|

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Spring 2026 Lyrid meteor shower promises a bright predawn display

The Lyrid meteor shower runs April 16–25, 2026, peaking the night of April 21–22 as Earth passes Thatcher’s dust trail. Observers could see up to about 18 meteors per hour in dark skies after moonset, with fast, short-trails and occasional bright fireballs. The radiant sits near Vega in Lyra, so look east before dawn for the best view; a ~40% illuminated Moon will wash out fainter meteors. For photography, long exposures (the Canon EOS R7 is highlighted for beginners) are recommended, and you should give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt to the dark and avoid staring at the radiant.

via Space|

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space1 month ago•82 min saved

City Nights, Shooting Stars: Capturing the Lyrids with a Camera

In light-polluted urban skies, the author explains how to watch and photograph the Lyrid meteor shower by combining patience with practical gear: set up a wide-angle lens (14–24mm), manually focus on a bright star, shoot 30-second RAW exposures at ISO 800–1600, and leave a camera outside overnight to stack occasional meteors; with a new Moon around April 17, skies can stay dark enough for faint fireballs, and the peak timing around April 21–22 (in 2026) provides two good windows (pre-dawn for North America, post-sunset for Europe), while noting that real-time viewing is best, photography can still yield striking results even from the city.

via Space|

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