For the Lyrids, the parent body is Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, a long-period comet, going around the Sun every 415 years or so.

New research suggests meteor showers are so unpredictable due to the Sun’s own motion around the solar‑system barycenter.

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We’ve wondered what powered the Sun for centuries. Early guesses included meteor showers, chemical combustion, and ...

Lyrid meteor shower will peak on Tuesday, delivering up to 20 shootings stars per hour to the skies over the UK. The Lyrids ...

Sky watchers will be treated to something special as the Lyrids meteor shower reaches its peak. The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights ...

The peak of the second meteor shower of 2025 is less than a week away as of April 15 - and some could see astronomical activity beginning April 15. The Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaked in ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the year’s most dependable celestial events, known for its consistent displays of shooting stars. Happening during the spring season, when mild temperatures ...

The Perseids — the most popular meteor shower of the year — is set to disappoint skywatchers in August 2025, with an almost full moon destined to blot out all but the brightest shooting stars.

April's celestial excitement continues early next week with the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the Lyrid meteor shower is active during late April. This year's ...