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PAX East 2022 Mask Mandate Updates Bird Flu Epidemic Air Fryers Recalled 'Lightyear' Trailer Splatoon 3 Release Date SCIENCE SCIENCE Hi, Settings My Profile Sign Out Join / Sign In Editions Editions English France Germany Japan Korea Search Go Featured Space Climate Biology LYRID METEOR SHOWER PEAKS TONIGHT AND TOMORROW: HOW TO SEE IT SIZZLE Shooting star season starts with the first major shower since the Quadrantids back in early January. Eric Mack April 21, 2022 9:34 a.m. PT Eric Mack Contributing Editor Contributing editor Eric Mack covers space, science, climate change and all things futuristic. His encrypted email for tips is ericcmack@protonmail.com. See full bio * * * * * The 2012 Lyrid meteor shower as captured by astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station. NASA The first quarter of each year is relatively quiet for meteor showers, but the drought is ending with the Lyrid meteor shower, which peaks this Thursday night and Friday morning. The Lyrids became active April 14, just before this month's full "pink" moon last Saturday. The pink moon isn't actually pink, but is named for the pink ground phlox flower. Things really heat up when the Lyrids reach their peak on the night of April 21, into the early hours of April 22. As these showers go, the Lyrids are pretty average and produce about 15 to 20 meteors per hour under ideal viewing conditions. But this shower has a special place in the hearts of die-hard sky watchers as it typically takes place under mild weather and is the first major opportunity to spot a shooting star in several months. What can make a night of looking at Lyrids memorable, though, is the shower's proclivity for producing bright fireballs. STELLAR 2021 PERSEID METEOR SHOWER SHINES IN SHOTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD See all photos +12 More The source of the Lyrids is debris left behind by the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher. Around this time each year, Earth drifts through a cloud of dust and other cosmic detritus, which, when it smacks into our atmosphere and burns up high above us, is visible for a few fantastic, fleeting seconds. To have the best chance to see the show, you'll want to make a plan to head out on the peak night, or perhaps the night before or after. Find a spot away from light pollution with a broad, clear view of the sky. The best time for viewing is roughly between midnight and two a.m., local time, when the radiant that the meteors seem to emanate from will be higher in the sky, but before the moon comes up to wash them out. The Lyrids are named for the constellation Lyra the harp, because they appear to travel outward from the part of the sky that the constellation and its bright star Vega occupy. It can be helpful to position Lyra in your line of sight, but usually just having a wide view of the sky is good enough to see shooting stars or fireballs. Once you're ready, find a comfortable spot to lie back, give your eyes at least15 minutes to adjust to the dark and then just relax and watch. Best of luck! First published on April 12, 2022 at 5:33 a.m. PT. GET THE CNET HOW TO NEWSLETTER Receive expert tips on using phones, computers, smart home gear and more. Delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sign Me Up! Yes, I also want to receive the CNET Insider newsletter, keeping me up to date with all things CNET. By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Space Space Notification on Notification off How To MORE FROM CNET Reviews Best Products Versus Gift Guide About About CNET Newsletter Sitemap Careers Help Center Licensing Policies Privacy Policy Terms of Use Cookie Settings Do Not Sell My Information Follow © 2022 CNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Cookie Settings We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our services, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. By clicking "Accept All", you accept all cookies. By clicking "Reject All", you reject all cookies except Strictly Necessary cookies. To manage your cookies and learn more about our use of cookies click “Cookie Settings”.Learn more. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All