✦ Lyrids from Cape Town

Lyrids in Cape Town

10 days
:
23 hrs
:
30 min
:
19 sec

2026 Conditions in Cape Town

Peak Night
Apr 22
Max Meteors/Hour
18
Moon
🌓 Fair
Best Viewing
2026-04-22 23:00:00 — 2026-04-23 04:00:00

Tonight's Weather in Cape Town

Partly cloudy
Decent conditions, some gaps in clouds

How to Watch from Cape Town

  • 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
  • Best viewing is usually after midnight when Lyra is highest
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