Results: The Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Lyrid meteor shower will put on its annual show for stargazers during its peak, which occurs late in the evening on April 21 until dawn on April 22. Its shooting stars may be more difficult to see this year than in 2023, as it will be sharing the night sky with a bright waxing gibbous moon, EarthSky.org reports. Are you planning to look for the Lyrid meteor shower tonight?

Although the shower's peak is short, the Lyrids are known for their fast and bright meteors. According to NASA, the shower can surprise stargazers with as many as 100 meteors per hour, although it's rare that this occurs. And while the shooting stars don't tend to leave bright dust trains, they can produce bright flashes called fireballs. Have you ever watched a meteor shower before?