✦ Meteor Shower
Lyrids Meteor Shower 2026
11
days
:
02
hrs
:
09
min
:
31
sec
2026 Conditions
Peak Night
Apr 22
Max Meteors/Hour
18
Moon Conditions
🌓 Fair
Speed
Fast (49 km/s)
About the Lyrids
A reliable spring shower. Occasional outbursts can produce 90+ meteors per hour.
Active period: Apr 14 – Apr 30
Parent body: Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher
Radiant: Lyra
How to Watch
- Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
- Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while
Don't Miss the Lyrids
Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.