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.

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 ...

The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

Described by the American Meteor Society as being of strong strength when viewed from the southern tropics, the Eta Aquarids ...

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 ...

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 ...