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- The Lyrid meteor shower will peak from April 21 to 22, 2026, offering 10 to 15 meteors per hour.
- The shower is ancient, first recorded in 687 BCE, as Earth passes through debris from Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.
- Best viewing occurs after midnight, around 2 a.m., with the radiant near Vega high in the sky.
- The Moon will be a waxing crescent, reducing interference during the peak.
