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Lyrids meteor shower 2027

The Lyrids peak on the night of April 22–23, 2027. One of the oldest recorded showers — observed for about 2,700 years.

Peak night
April 22–23, 2027
Active
April 14 – 30
Rate at peak
up to ~18 per hour (dark sky)
Radiant
Lyra (near Vega)
Moon at peak
94% lit · bright Moon — only the brightest meteors
Source
Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher

How to watch

  • Get away from city lights — even a short drive helps a lot.
  • Lie back and look about halfway up the sky, not straight at the radiant.
  • Give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust, and keep your phone screen off.
  • The best hours are usually after midnight until dawn.
Keep that night

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Other meteor showers

Orionids 2026 · Leonids 2026 · Geminids 2026 · Ursids 2026 · Quadrantids 2027 · Eta Aquariids 2027 · Perseids 2027 · Draconids 2027 · Full calendar

Questions

When is the Lyrids meteor shower 2027?

It peaks on the night of April 22–23, 2027, and is active from April 14 – 30.

How many Lyrids meteors will I see?

Up to about 18 an hour under perfect dark skies with the radiant high; from suburbs or with a bright Moon, far fewer.

Where do the Lyrids come from?

Dust left behind by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher. The meteors appear to come from Lyra (near Vega), but they can appear anywhere in the sky.

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