Lyrids 2027: peak, rates and where to look
The Lyrids are active from April 14 to April 30 and peak around April 22. At best, about 18 meteors per hour can be seen under a dark sky. They enter the atmosphere at 49 km/s and come from debris shed by C/1861 G1 (Thatcher).
PeakApril 22
ZHR18
Speed49 km/s
Moon at peak96%
| Active | April 14 – April 30 |
|---|---|
| Radiant | Lyre (Lyra), +34° |
| Parent body | C/1861 G1 (Thatcher) |
| Meteors per hour (ZHR) | 18 |
| Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere |
Next peak
| Year | Peak | Moon at peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thu, April 22 | 96% |
| 2028 | Fri, April 21 | 8% |
| 2029 | Sun, April 22 | 54% |
| 2030 | Mon, April 22 | 76% |
| 2031 | Tue, April 22 | 1% |
IMO LYR. Peak: λ☉ = 32.32°.