Heads up! Lyrid meteor shower begins its annual peak Tuesday night
WRAL • • science
Key Points:
- The Lyrid meteor shower is peaking on the night of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with visibility extending for several days around this date.
- Stargazers are advised to look toward the east after 10 p.m. under dark skies, away from light pollution, for the best viewing experience.
- Contrary to some exaggerated claims, observers can expect to see about 10 meteors per hour during the peak of the Lyrid shower.
- Tony Rice, a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory ambassador, provided expert guidance to clarify common misconceptions about the meteor shower's visibility.
