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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22, Best Viewing in UK

4/15/2026

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The Lyrid meteor shower will be active from April 15 to 25, 2026, peaking around April 22 with 10–20 meteors per hour.
The best viewing times are the nights of April 21/22 and 22/23, when Moon interference is minimal.
Observers should look toward the constellation Lyra near Vega to spot the meteors.
Clear skies are expected in parts of the UK, particularly Northern Scotland, during the peak.

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The Lyrid meteor shower will be active from April 15 to 25, 2026, peaking around April 22 with 10–20 meteors per hour.
The best viewing times are the nights of April 21/22 and 22/23, when Moon interference is minimal.
Observers should look toward the constellation Lyra near Vega to spot the meteors.
Clear skies are expected in parts of the UK, particularly Northern Scotland, during the peak.