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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak 2028

The Lyrid meteor shower reaches maximum intensity as Earth traverses the orbital debris field left by comet Thatcher. Skywatchers can catch approximately 15 to 20 fast-moving meteors per hour under moonless skies.

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No release time announced yet, so this counts down to 00:00 UTC.

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Where to watch
Visible worldwide, best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere
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Space
Date announced by
Astronomical calendars establish the annual Lyrid meteor shower peak on April 22, 2028
Last checked
November 2, 2026

Dates are checked against official announcements and can still change.

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