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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22-23 with Clear Skies

4/13/2026

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The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 22/23, with up to 15 meteors per hour.
These meteors are debris from comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.
The radiant point lies near Lyra, marked by the bright star Vega.
A New Moon on April 17 will reduce sky glow, improving views of meteors and the Milky Way's galactic core.
Overall, April offers an excellent opportunity to observe the night sky.

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Story summary

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 22/23, with up to 15 meteors per hour.
These meteors are debris from comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.
The radiant point lies near Lyra, marked by the bright star Vega.
A New Moon on April 17 will reduce sky glow, improving views of meteors and the Milky Way's galactic core.
Overall, April offers an excellent opportunity to observe the night sky.