The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions ...
After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.
www.space.comThe latest reporting says the Lyrid meteor shower is peaking tonight into early Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with the best viewing after midnight and before dawn. Conditions look favorable this year because the moon sets early, so darker skies should make the meteors easier to see.[1][2][6]
What’s happening
The shower is expected to produce around 10 to 20 meteors per hour under good conditions, with occasional bright fireballs possible. It’s an annual shower tied to debris from Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, and it’s one of the oldest recorded meteor showers.[2][3][6][1]
Best viewing
Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are favored, including Texas and much of the U.S., with reports today highlighting viewing opportunities across several states. The main advice is to get away from city lights, give your eyes time to adjust, and avoid looking at your phone while you watch.[6][2]
Timing
The shower’s formal peak is around midday to late afternoon on Wednesday in some reports, which means the practical viewing window is really the overnight period from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Some coverage says the shower continues through late April, so if clouds interfere tonight, there may still be a chance over the next few nights.[3][1][2]
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