Lyrids
Meteor shower
The April Lyrids are a meteor shower lasting from about April 15 to April 29 each year. The radiant of the meteor shower is located near the constellations Lyra and Hercules, near the bright star Vega. The peak of the shower is typically around... Wikipedia
Constellation: Lyra and Hercules; (near HD 166988)
Date of peak: April 23; (λ☉ = 32°)
Declination: +33°
Occurs during: April 15 – April 29
Parent body: C/1861 G1 (Thatcher)
Right ascension: 18h 10m
Zenithal hourly rate: 18/hr
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(astronomy) A shooting star or meteor observed as originating from the constellation Lyra, and belonging to the meteor shower seen each April.
4 days ago · The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight, with the best chance for bright shower meteors early Tuesday morning.
Apr 17, 2024 · The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will next peak on the night of April 22, 2024.
The Lyrid meteor shower will be active from 16 April to 25 April, producing its peak rate of meteors around 22 April. Over this period, there ...