Two prominent meteor showers, the Lyrids and Eta Aquarids, will converge through April 26, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers to witness shooting stars and fireballs.
The Lyrids, one of the oldest known meteor showers, has been observed for 2,700 years. This shower peaks on April 21-22, with NASA predicting up to 100 meteors per hour, making it an exciting event for skywatchers. The meteors are expected to appear near the constellation Lyra.
In contrast, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is active from April 19 through May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. This year’s total lunar eclipse occurred last month, followed by a rare astronomical event: a “double sunrise” in New York City on April 8, marking the only solar eclipse visible from the US this year.
Additionally, Easter will be celebrated on April 27, with the full Pink Moon, also known as Paschal or Passover Moon, being the smallest and faintest of the year when it peaks.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/21/meteor-shower-lyrid-peak-time-2025