How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight
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April 16, 2026, 11:24 AM
- •The Lyrid meteor shower occurs yearly as Earth passes through comet debris.
- •The radiant point of the shower is in the constellation Lyra.
- •Look east for meteors, especially after sunset and before sunrise.
- •The Summer Triangle can help locate Lyra.
The Lyrid meteor shower, caused by debris from comet Thatcher, peaks on April 22nd. Visible from April 16th to 25th, the shower radiates from the Lyra constellation. Observers in the northern hemisphere can spot Lyra, with Vega as a key star, while those in the southern hemisphere may see meteors traveling east. Clear, dark skies during the peak may offer a view of 10 to 18 meteors per hour.
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