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Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: When, Where to See Meteors Light up the Sky
Sky watchers may see several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, NASA/MSFC said.
- On April 21-22, the Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak, offering sky watchers a chance to observe 23 meteors per hour during the display.
- NASA and MSFC expert Danielle Moser explains that Lyrid meteors are remnants of comet debris; Earth passes through this debris stream annually, creating the visible shooting stars.
- Rising above the local horizon around 9 p.m. local time, the radiant point for the Lyrid shower will appear high overhead for optimal viewing conditions.
- As one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, the Lyrid has been tracked by astronomers for generations, with documented sightings dating back to ancient times.
- Experts recommend watching in the morning or just after midnight for the best view; a composite image captured in New Mexico shows how these meteors appear.
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·Paris, France
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Meteor shower could bring 20 shooting stars per hour to N.J. this week
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·New Jersey, United States
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