April Lyrids Meteor Shower: Observation Timings and Tips
Visibility Timetable on April 22
Time | Elevation | |
Astrosession begin | 20:56 | 4° |
Moon Rise, 36.8% illuminated | 03:00 | 69° |
Astrosession end | 04:04 | 81° |
April Lyrids radiant transit | 04:38 | 83° |
Civil sunrise | 05:15 | 80° |
Sunrise | 05:44 | 75° |
Moon Set | 13:19 | -4° |
Track April Lyrids Position Throughout the Night
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Moon Dynamics for April Lyrids Meteor Shower in 2025
The visibility of a meteor shower depends on the Moon's position and brightness. This chart provides a detailed view of the moon dynamics for this specific meteor shower, helping you determine the best times to observe.
The blue and white areas represent night and day, while the reddish area highlights when the radiant is above the horizon. A white line marks the radiant's transit time, and the grey area shows when the Moon is above the horizon. While many focus on the meteor shower's peak date, it is often preferable to choose a time with dark skies rather than one where the Moon's brightness interferes with visibility. Click on the chart to view detailed Sun and Moon events for a specific date in the table above, ensuring you have all the information needed for a perfect stargazing experience.
Discover the April Lyrids Meteor Shower, including:
Radiant Position:
- Right Ascension: 18h 08m 49s"
- Declination: 33° 24' 00s
Peak Activity: This meteor shower is active from April 16 to April 25, with peak activity typically occurring around April 22, when the shower’s rate of meteors per hour is at its highest. However, alternative observation dates may vary based on past activity. Refer to the observation history table for more details.
Associated Parent Comet: The April Lyrids originates from debris left by C/1861 G1 (Thatcher). The comet's debris intersects Earth's orbit, creating the meteor shower.
April Lyrids Observation History
This section provides a record of previous meteor shower activity, including the start, end, and peak dates. While meteor showers are often associated with traditional dates, it's important to note that these dates may vary slightly each year due to solar and atmospheric conditions.
This table serves as a helpful reference, and observers should be aware that the exact dates may shift. Be sure to check updated forecasts closer to the event to determine the best time to observe the shower, as these dates can differ from year to year.
Year | Start Date | Peak Date | End Date |
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1970-mm-dd | - | April 22 | - |
1973-mm-dd | April 21 | April 22 | April 23 |
2003-mm-dd | - | April 22 | - |
2008-mm-dd | April 20 | April 22 | April 22 |
2009-mm-dd | April 14 | April 22 | May 01 |
2010-mm-dd | April 20 | April 22 | April 24 |
2015-08-23 | April 11 | April 22 | May 05 |
2023-05-01 | April 12 | April 22 | April 28 |
Use this historical data as a guideline for when meteor showers typically occur, but remember that the exact timing may vary slightly each year.
Data Credits
We would like to express our gratitude to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Meteor Center for providing valuable meteor data.
Special thanks to all the astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts whose work contributes to the understanding and observation of meteor showers.