Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 21-22, 2025, with 10-20 Meteors per Hour from Comet Thatcher in Northern Hemisphere

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 12:53 PM

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known celestial events dating back to 687 BC, is set to peak on the night of April 21-22, 2025. This annual event, caused by debris from Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in the early morning hours between midnight and dawn. Stargazers can expect to see between 10 to 20 meteors per hour during the peak, with the possibility of witnessing up to 100 meteors under optimal conditions. In its peak, the shower can produce up to 18 meteoros por hora. The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra, near the bright star Vega, and are best viewed away from city lights to minimize light pollution. The Lyrid meteor shower, which has been observed for 2,700 years, will be active from April 15 to April 30, overlapping with the Eta Aquariids, another meteor shower that begins on April 19. This year's Lyrid peak coincides with a period of minimal moonlight, enhancing visibility for observers.

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