Lyrids in Barcelona
The Lyrids meteor shower peaks from Barcelona around Apr 22, with up to 18 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In 2026 a half moon will wash out fainter meteors, and from Barcelona the radiant in Lyra climbs to 79° above the south-east horizon around 05:15. Local best viewing window: 00:15–05:15 CEST on the peak night, about 5.0 hours of astronomical darkness. Scaled to that altitude, the 18/hour headline figure works out to roughly 18 meteors an hour from Barcelona under a genuinely dark sky. Tonight: cover is high, so plan on short gaps at best.
2026 Conditions in Barcelona
Tonight's Weather in Barcelona
How to Watch from Barcelona
- Find a dark spot away from city lights — parks, hilltops, or rooftops work well
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the dark
- Face south-east — Lyra reaches 79° at 05:15 CEST, its highest while the sky is still dark
◐ Total Solar Eclipse 2026 in Barcelona
Barcelona sees a 99% partial eclipse.
Eclipse times in Barcelona →