The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week

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

Apr 17, 2025 - 02:46
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The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week
(EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined to produce this image.) Startrails are seen during the Lyrid meteor shower over Michaelskapelle on April 21, 2020 in Niederhollabrunn, Austria.

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

(Image credit: Thomas Kronsteiner)