When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring’s first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have ...

One of the first major meteor showers of the year will coincide with Earth Day this year, offering a heavenly experience for ...

A fireball soared over Mexico City in the early hours of April 16. It wasn't a meteorite, though — it was a bolide, a much ...

A dazzling celestial display will light up the night sky in the form of the first meteor shower in three months. The Lyrid ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is about to reach its peak activity for April. Here's when and how to see it, along with a cloud forecast.

The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness ...

To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away ...

It’s known for its bright and fast-moving shooting stars resulting from Halley’s comet, the most famous comet of all, which ...

The Lyrids originate from debris left by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, a long-period comet discovered in 1861 that takes approximately 415 years to orbit the Sun.

Stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour streaking across the sky at the peak time.

Spring in the northern hemisphere brings with it the promise for the Lyrids, the first good meteor shower of the season.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower, which occurs every April, sends up to 15 'shooting stars' soaring through the night's skies every hour. This year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower takes place between April 17-25, ...