Lyrids Meteor Shower Peaking Tuesday: Get Outside and Watch the Fireballs

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1. Engadget

   The first meteor shower of spring peaks soon, and another is close on its heels ↗ (opens Engadget)

   Published Apr 16, 2025

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   The best time to see the Lyrids will be early next week, which coincides with the start of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower.

2. Newsweek

   Lyrids meteor shower: Where and when to catch light show next week ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Apr 16, 2025

   Newsweek's feed description

   Stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour streaking across the sky at the peak time.

3. NPR

   The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week ↗ (opens NPR)

   Published Apr 16, 2025

   NPR's feed description

   The Lyrid meteor shower will reach a peak later this month, but stargazers can catch a first glimpse beginning Wednesday night.

4. Newsweek

   Lyrid meteor shower: How to watch night sky light up this weekend ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Apr 17, 2025

   Newsweek's feed description

   The Lyrids are set to dazzle the night sky April 21 to 22, offering stargazers a chance to glimpse a yearly phenomenon.

5. CBS 8 San Diego

   Lyrid meteor shower: When is the peak, how to watch ↗ (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

   Published Apr 17, 2025

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

   CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

   While the Lyrids aren't expected to be as active as it's been in the past, it's still spring's first chance to see shooting stars.

6. Astronomy Magazine

   The Sky This Week from April 18 to 25: The Lyrid meteor shower peaks ↗ (opens Astronomy Magazine)

   Published Apr 17, 2025

   Astronomy Magazine's feed description

   Enjoy dark skies for evening observing, then catch a meteor shower and a planetary conjunction in the morning sky this week.

7. The Republic

   How to catch the shooting stars of spring's first meteor shower, the Lyrids ↗ (opens The Republic)

   Published Apr 17, 2025

   The Republic's feed description

   When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring’s first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors per hour, but it’s not predicted to be as active this time around.

8. WTOP Washington DC

   How to catch the Lyrid meteor shower expected to peak this week ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Apr 19, 2025

   WTOP Washington DC's feed description

   The April Lyrids meteor shower will continue through April 28, but peaks on the night of April 21.

9. CBS News

   The 2025 Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak tonight. Here ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Apr 20, 2025

   CBS News's feed description

   During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.

10. CNET

    Lyrids Meteor Shower Peaking Tuesday: Get Outside and Watch the Fireballs ↗ (opens CNET)

    Published Apr 20, 2025

    CNET's feed description

    Don't worry if you miss the peak -- the Lyrids will continue through Saturday.

11. CBS 19 Tyler

    How you can watch the Lyrid meteor shower as it peaks Tuesday ↗ (opens CBS 19 Tyler)

    Published Apr 20, 2025

    Same headline from 1 more outlet

    CBS 19 Tyler's feed description

    The Lyrids will be spring's first chance to see shooting stars.

12. CNN

    Lyrid meteor shower kicks off the season: How and when to watch ↗ (opens CNN)

    Published Apr 20, 2025

    CNN's feed description

    Look up to watch April’s Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak on Monday night into Tuesday.

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