Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak

Active from April 17th to April 26th, 2025

The Lyrids are a medium-strong shower that usually produces good rates for three nights centered on the maximum. These meteors also usually lack persistent trains but can produce fireballs. These meteors are best seen from the northern hemisphere, where the radiant is high in the sky at dawn. Activity from this shower can be seen from the southern hemisphere, but at a lower rate. The maximum is predicted to occur near 13UT on April 22nd. The waning crescent moon will slightly interfere with viewing these meteors in 2025.

Shower details – Radiant: 18:08 +33.3° – ZHR: 18 – Velocity: 29 miles/sec (medium – 46.6km/sec) – Parent Object: C/1861 G1 (Thatcher)

Next Peak—The Lyrids will peak on the night of April 21-22, 2025. On this night, the moon will be 40% full.

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Data courtesy of the International Meteor Organization calendar
https://www.imo.net/resources/calendar/