Lyrids

2025 2026 2027

2026 Visibility Forecast

75
Visibility Score
16.7
Expected /hr
27.6%
Moon Illum.
good
83.0°
Best Alt.
at 20:00

Radiant Altitude & Hourly Rate (Peak Night)

Açıklama

Medium strength shower with good rates for three nights around maximum. Can produce fireballs. Best from northern hemisphere at dawn.

Geçmiş

One of oldest known showers, Chinese records from 687 BC. Comet Thatcher orbital period ~415 years.

Radiant Position

Shower Properties

IAU CodeLYR
ClassMajor Shower

ZSH18
Velocity49.0 km/s
Speed ClassMedium (30-50 km/s)
Pop. Index (r)2.1

Radiant RA271.0°
Radiant Dec+33.6°
Peak Sol. Lng.32.32°

Ana CisimC/1861 G1 (Thatcher)
Parent Typecomet
Best Hemispherenorthern

2026 Dates

Activity StartApr 14
Activity EndApr 30
Zirve TarihiApr 22

Moon PhaseFirst Quarter
Moon Condition good
Best Timepredawn

Characteristics

Moderate Rates