Guide to Viewing the 2025 Lyrids and Eta Aquarids Meteor Showers

Speedy Summary

• The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers are set to appear in late April 2025.
• Lyrids Details: Active from 17-26 April, peaking between the night of 21 April and dawn on 22 April. Best visible in Earth’s northern hemisphere with up to 10-20 meteors per hour during peak.
• Eta Aquarids Details: Active from 20 April-28 May, peaking during midnight to dawn on 5 May. Ideal viewing conditions are in the southern hemisphere with up to 30 meteors per hour.
• Lyrids originate from debris of Thatcher comet; Eta Aquarids come from halley’s comet remnants, often leaving dust trails visible for seconds or minutes.
• Tips for meteor spotting include finding dark locations away from city lights, using a star map, and dressing warmly.

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Caption: Jodrell Bank’s Lovell Telescope in Cheshire, England.