In 2025, the Lyrid meteor shower will be visible from April 17 to April 26, with the peak occurring on April 21-22. It is one of the oldest known meteor showers, and up to 18 meteors per hour can ...
The Lyrids are medium-bright meteors linked to Comet Thatcher. This long-period comet, which orbits the Sun every 415.5 years, last came close in 1861.
The next meteor shower to peak is the Lyrid meteor shower which is active from April 16 to April 25 each year and will peak overnight on April 22, 2025. Meteor showers offer some of the most ...