Lyrids 2024
Lyrids peaks on Monday, April 22 2024, with up to 18 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Lyra.
Peak
Monday
April 22, 2024 at 05:00 AM PDT
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
98%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
Shower facts
Activity period
Apr 14 → Apr 30
Radiant
Lyra
Peak ZHR
18 /h
Velocity
49 km/s
Best hemisphere
Northern
Parent body
Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher)
Other years for Lyrids