Meteors & Meteor Showers

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

By Anthony Wood published 22 April 26

Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 April 26

Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 21 April 26

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight: Where to look in the night sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 21 April 26

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.

What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

By Anthony Wood published 20 April 26

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week

By Joe Rao published 19 April 26

After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.

The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! Here's what to expect

By Anthony Wood published 16 April 26

Fireballs and meteors could be seen anytime the constellation Lyra is above the horizon.

The Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city

By Jamie Carter published 14 April 26

A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.

Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on

By Jamie Carter published 27 March 26

With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?