SAN ANTONIO — The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded celestial events, will reach its peak on the night of Wednesday, April 22, 2026, offering sky watchers a reliable springtime display ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. One of the oldest known meteor showers is about to peak ...

Lyrids meteor shower is observed in Karagol Geosite in Kizilcahamam district of Ankara, Turkiye, on April 22, 2025. Reporter One of the oldest meteor showers recorded by humans began this week—but don ...

Fireballs and meteors could be seen anytime the constellation Lyra is above the horizon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

The Lyrids are back, arriving just in time to kick off meteor season with a little bit of sparkle Getty The Lyrids meteor shower peaks on April 21 and 22 with 15 to 20 meteors visible per hour A new ...

One of the oldest known meteor showers will light up the sky for the next couple of days. The Lyrids, which are known for their fast, bright meteors, are expected to begin on Tuesday, April 14, before ...

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Spring has a gift for stargazers, and it arrives in late April with the return of the Lyrid meteor shower. One of the oldest known meteor showers still observed today, the Lyrids will light up the ...

During last April's Lyrid meteor shower, I left my camera outside and went to bed. I'd set my tripod, wide-angle lens pointed skyward, exposures firing every 30 seconds. It's my usual routine for ...

Meteor showers will begin to light up the night sky, kicking off the season with the Lyrids. The Lyrids meteor shower is set to begin on Tuesday, April 14, and end on Thursday, April 30, according to ...