The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

The world’s oldest known meteor shower is happening once again with its peak occurring today. But the question on stargazers’ ...

The cosmos is set to put on a show later this week when a celestial event reaches its peak.

The Milky Way and meteors of the Lyrid meteor shower in the night sky over Germany A meteor shower which was first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is now lighting up the UK skies. The Lyrid meteor ...

Skygazers are in for a treat this week as the annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to offer a truly spectacular display, significantly enhanced by a dim crescent moon. Stargazers could witness between 10 ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is currently active and peaks tonight, during predawn hours on April 22 — but if cloudy skies, light pollution, or a busy schedule are getting in your way of the show, you ...

The Lyrids are among the oldest recorded meteor showers, with historical observations dating back more than 2,500 years. The shower remains active from around 16 to 25 April each year, with peak ...

Tonight's Eta Aquariid meteor shower peak in the UK is expected to offer the most rewarding viewing opportunity.

Watch Eta Aquarid meteors streak across the sky live from observatories and sky cams around the world. It's meteor season once again, skywatchers! The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early ...

The meteor shower is associated with the Comet Halley and will reach its peak this week.

A bright meteor fireball described by witnesses as a 'green ball of fire' was seen crossing the night sky over parts of the UK on Sunday, 12 April 2026. The event, recorded at around 21:14 BST, was ...

To see the Lyrids, go outside after midnight and venture away from tall buildings and city lights. Royal Museums Greenwich said the best time to look for meteors during the peak will be early ...