Stargazers were treated to a spectacle when the Lyrid meteor shower lit up the night sky over the north-eastern province of Jilin at the weekend. The annual event usually occurs between 19 and 23 April when the Earth passes through the dusty tail of comet Thatcher | The Guardian

Are you ready for the Lyrid Meteor Shower? This meteor shower will peak over the weekend, but tonight's clear skies may represent your best chance to see this astronomical phenomenon. | Met Office

Lyrid Meteor Shower: watch the sky light up! 💫 Overnight from April 21 to 22, 2025, the Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak, offering one of spring’s most anticipated skywatching events. The Lyrids, active from April 16 to 25, are known for their fast, bright meteors that appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra, near the brilliant star Vega in the northeastern sky. However, you don’t need to look directly at Lyra—meteors can streak across any part of the sky, so a wide, unobstructed v