About this Event

Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak Activity: 2025-04-21 Activity Period: 2025-04-15 to 2025-04-30 Expected Rate: 18 meteors per hour at peak Viewing Information: Best viewing time: 23:00 local time Maximum radiant altitude: 33.3° Visibility score: 66.61015647775247/100 Details: Lyrids Next period of activity: April 15th, 2025 to April 30th, 2025 The Lyrids are a medium strength 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. 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 next peak on the Apr 21-22, 2025 night. On this night, the moon will be 40% full. *** Viewing Tips: - Find a dark location away from city lights - Allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark - Look at the entire sky, not just the radiant point - Best viewing is typically between midnight and dawn