The Lyrids, one of the oldest known meteor showers is returning to the skies later this week. In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known displays of ...

There's an exciting reason to gaze up at the sky tonight: the Lyrids meteor shower. Formed out of remaining particles from Comet Thatcher, the Lyrids meteor shower is visible every April as Earth ...

Skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere will get a chance to witness two celestial events this week: the annual Lyrid meteor shower and a planetary alignment featuring several bright planets. The ...

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Sky watchers will be treated to something special as the Lyrids meteor shower reaches its peak. The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights, the moon will ...

One of the oldest known meteor showers is just days away from its peak, visible in the Northern Hemisphere for about a week in April. The Lyrids meteor shower is active between Thursday, April 17 ...

WASHINGTON — When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring's first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors per hour ...