Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space
Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.
'What are the odds': Superbright comet and exploding fireball meteor form near-perfect X over European castle. Via @live_science
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'What are the odds': Superbright comet and exploding fireball meteor form near-perfect X over European castle
A pair of lucky photographers snapped a stunning time-lapse shot of a fireball meteor streaking in front of Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) as it shone in the night sky over a 15th-century European castle.
See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look. Via @spacedotcom
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See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look
The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.
How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower
A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.
Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.
Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica. Via @spacedotcom
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Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica
A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it.
The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week
After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.
What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?
The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.
Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online with these free livestreams
These global night sky cams let you hunt for Lyrids from the comfort of your own home.
See the spectacular Lyrid meteor shower at its peak
The Lyrid meteor shower hits its peak from April 21 to April 22. Here’s everything you need to know about this annual celestial light show
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