Is Lyrid Meteor Shower happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~April. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Lyrids are an annual meteor shower produced by dust from comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.
Activity runs for roughly two weeks each April, with a typical zenithal hourly rate of 10-20 meteors and a reliable peak around April 21-22.
Occasional outbursts have produced much higher rates in historical records.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Roque de los Muchachos Observatory Viewing Area |
| Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station (Onizuka) Viewing Area |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.