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

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The Lyrids are not the only meteor shower to visit our skies in April.

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026

This year the Lyrids will be active until 25 April and will peak on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025

Lyrids don’t leave behind glowing dust trains but can occasionally produce fireballs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

The Lyrids are best seen in the Northern Hemisphere after the moon sets and before dawn, 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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