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Meteor showers are among the most popular astronomy events. From the Lyrid meteor shower in late April to the breathtaking Geminids in December, these celestial events promise to light up the ...

The skies of April and May are about to be lit up by two of the year's most beautiful meteor shower events. Commencing on April 17, and visible until April 26, the Lyrid meteor shower will fall mostly ...

This month marks the active period of the Lyrid meteor showers, the annual celestial event known for its fast and bright meteors that can surprise watchers with as many as 100 meteors seen per ...

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak on the night of April 21 and 22, 2025. The best time to view the Lyrids is from midnight to dawn, looking toward the northeastern sky. No telescope is needed to ...

An illustration of the night sky on April 22, 2025 showing the Lyrid meteor shower radiating from Lyra constellation. | Credit: Starry Night After a lull of some three and a half months ...

It will be the return of a faithful meteor shower, recognized as one of, if not the oldest known meteor display: the Lyrid meteors. While there are many dozens of meteor showers that occur during ...

Meteor showers are among the most popular astronomy events. From the Lyrid meteor shower in late April to the breathtaking Geminids in December, these celestial events promise to light up the heavens ...

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.