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Lyrids

American

[lahy-ridz] / ˈlaɪ rɪdz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a collection of meteors comprising a meteor shower Lyrid meteor shower visible April 22 and having its apparent origin in the constellation Lyra.

Etymology

Origin of Lyrids

Lyr(a) + -ids, plural of -id ¹

Example Sentences

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Distinctive features of the Lyrids are their colours and brightness, along with exceptionally bright fireballs from time to time, outshining the planet Venus.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This year's Lyrids coincide with the Moon's last quarter which should mean good viewing conditions overall - but it is best to avoid times when the moon is in the sky.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

The annual meteor shower event will be most visible in April and is named after the constellation Lyra, the harp, located near the point in the sky where the Lyrids appear to originate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

The Lyrids, one of the oldest meteor showers, typically peak during late April, according to NASA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

The latest observable meteor shower will be the Lyrids, which have been active since April 14 and are forecast to continue until April 29.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

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