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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Lyrids

The Lyrids meteor shower reached its peak this week too, with amazing starry displays seen across the country.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Observations of the Lyrids date back around 2,700 years meaning it is one of the oldest-known meteor showers.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Lyrids are caused by the dusty debris from a comet named Thatcher and spring from the constellation Lyra.

From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

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