The Lyrid meteor shower occurs once a year in April and dates back to 687 BCE, marking it as one of the oldest recorded celestial events. In 2025, the shower will be visible from April 17 to 26, peaking on the night of April 21 to 22. During peak hours, observers can expect to see between 10 and 20 meteors per hour, with occasional bursts that reach up to 100 meteors. The best viewing time is after midnight, notably from areas with low light pollution, while aiming towards the constellation Lyra to spot the meteors.
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known, occurs annually in April, peaking with up to 100 meteors per hour from April 17 to 26.
View the Lyrids best after midnight between April 21 and 22, with the radiant in the constellation Lyra visible from the Northern Hemisphere.
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