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You could see up to 20 shooting stars an hour this week—if you know when to look

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21.04.2026

You could see up to 20 shooting stars an hour this week—if you know when to look

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible under dark skies.

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BY María José Gutierrez Chavez

The annual Lyrid meteor shower is back, reaching its peak on Tuesday evening and at predawn on Wednesday.

On average, 10 to 20 meteors are produced per hour........

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