Stargazers are in for a treat next week as the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower kicks off, known for its fast and bright meteors with occasional fireballs. Here's when and what to know about April's two ...

The Lyrid meteor shower put on a spectacular show last night as Earth plunged through the debris stream cast off by comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), triggering a peak of activity that saw shooting stars ...

A Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How to See It in the Night Skies ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, fueled by debris from Halley’s Comet, peaks overnight from May 5 to 6. While Southern Hemisphere observers may see up to 60 meteors per hour, Northern Hemisphere ...

The Lyrid meteor shower of 2026 is nearing its peak on Tuesday night, when shooting stars and fireballs will light up the April sky in a spectacular event. Here's when, where and what time to watch ...

The night sky events in May are splendid as they are rare. For skywatchers, each night offers a fresh reason to linger longer ...

Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight. By Katrina Miller Katrina Miller saw several meteors streaking across the night sky in the Greater Big Bend ...

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The 2026 Lyrids meteor shower has kicked off this week with shooting stars and zooming fireballs expected to light up the sky over the next two weeks, before the stronger Eta Aquariids get started.