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Lyrid meteor shower peak

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    There are 218 days until Lyrid meteor shower peak, on Friday, 23 April 2027.

    The Lyrid peak, when Earth passes through the densest part of the stream left by comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), is expected around 01:48 UTC on 23 April 2027 (solar longitude 32.32°, IMO working list). Rates can reach a ZHR of about 18 under dark skies; the Moon is 95% illuminated at the peak (waning gibbous). Activity runs April 14 to April 30.

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    Last verified Sep 10, 2026

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