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Story summary
- The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 22, 2026, after midnight, with about 18 meteors per hour and activity since April 16.
- Meteors originate from Lyra near Vega.
- The meteors are bright and fast, though southern visibility is limited by the radiant's low northern position.
- Historical records of the Lyrids date back to 687 BC.
- The shower is linked to comet Thatcher, discovered in 1861.
