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

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Bays said stargazers should keep their eyes to the skies over the coming weeks as the Lyrids meteor shower was expected to start shortly and peak on April 22.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

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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