This meteor shower will be active from April 19 to May 28, 2026, with its peak on May 5-6.

The Lyrid meteor shower is currently active and will peak during predawn hours on April 22 — but if cloudy skies, light pollution or a busy schedule are getting in your way of the show, you don't have...

“Though not as fast or as plentiful as the famous Perseids in August, Lyrids can surprise watchers with as many as 100 meteors seen per hour,” NASA staff said.