Active from April 16-25, the Lyrid meteor shower can produce particularly bright "shooting stars" known as fireballs, which ...

Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat this week! The annual Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known, ...

In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity early next week.

These particular meteors originate from Comet Thatcher, and during the peak are capable of creating surges of 100 meteors per hour.

According to NASA, the Lyrids' radiant point is in the Lyra constellation near the brightest star in the constellation, Vega. As one of the brightest stars in the sky, Vega serves as a good starting ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is just one of several celestial events still to come in April. Here's when Tennesseans should be looking skyward.

The Lyrid meteor shower, visible from April 15-30, peaks April 21-23. Comet Thatcher, last seen in 1861, is the source of the Lyrid meteors. Viewers can expect to see 10-15 meteors per hour, though up ...

Keep an eye on the skies, the Lyrid meteor showers will begin this week in the skies above Ohio, if the weather cooperates. What to know.

The Lyrids, the first meteor shower since January and one of the oldest known is set to begin on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, though the peak in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22. During that peak, ...

The Lyrids meteor shower, which peaks during late April, is one of the oldest known meteor showers. The Lyrids have been observed for 2,700 years. The first recorded sighting of ...

The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers will soon be appearing in the night skies. This year, they will start becoming visible within days of each other in April, with the bright Lyrids peaking on ...

Get ready for a spectacular event, the Lyrid Meteor Shower will arrive on April 16 and last until April 25. The peak night or the night that you have the opportunity to see the most meteors will be on ...