The comet was discovered in 1861, but the Lyrid shower has been observed for 2,700 years. This year the Lyrids will also overlap an the end of their run with the next meteor shower, the Eta Aquariids, ...

Skywatchers, get ready! The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak, offering a spectacular sight for anyone willing to stay up late or rise early.

The best time to view the Lyrids is when Lyra, the Northern Hemisphere constellation from which the meteors appear to radiate, is above the horizon, according to EarthSky . As the comet travels, it ...

The Lyrid meteor shower coincided with a nearly full moon at its peak in 2024, seen here at Joshua Tree National Park. This year, conditions will be more favorable. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles ...

The Lyrids meteor showers will be the brightest in the sky on April 21 and April 22. While the meteor shower will be ongoing until April 26, the show will be most visible to stargazers next week.

Joe joined Newsweek in April 2024 after graduating from City ... Joe by emailing joe.edwards@newsweek.com The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to reach its peak during the night of April 21 ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak tonight, and while not one of the best of the year, you'll be able to see up to a dozen meteors per hour. The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak tonight ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Stargazers should keep their eyes peeled for shooting stars that will grace the night sky tonight, as Monday is the peak night to see the meteor shower, according to NASA.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower is visible with competition from bright light of the full Pink Moon in Joshua Tree National Park Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty ...

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known meteor showers, is at its peak and will continue through April 26. Conditions to watch the meteor shower at its peak will be nearly ideal in ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that occurs between April 16-25 every year. The Lyrids will next peak on the night of April 22, 2025, displaying a maximum of about 18 meteors ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest known showers, according to NASA. Stargazers can consistently catch a glimpse of it during late April.