Who hasn’t made a wish on a shooting star at some point? The star showers They are a magnificent opportunity to carefully observe the sky, marvel at its immensity and, why not, ask the stars to make our wishes come true. And what better than to do it on a mild spring night?

The Lyrids meteor showerthe first major meteor shower of the season, takes place between mid and end of Aprila very special moment to look at the sky. We explain everything you need to know to enjoy them.

What is the Lyrid rain and what is its origin?

Although we know them by the popular name of meteor shower, They are actually meteors those that leave a bright trail in the sky when they come into contact with the Earth’s atmosphere. In the case of the Lyrids, it occurs annually when the Earth passes through a ring of debris left by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.

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This comet, which could be seen for the last time from Earth in 1861, has a long orbital period, approximately 415 yearsmeaning it won’t be seen again until around the year 2283.

The name Lyrids comes from the constellation Lyra, where they seem to originate. Lyra is named after the lyre, a musical instrument associated in Greek mythology with Orpheus.

When is the Lyrid rain 2025

In 2025, the Lyrids shower can be seen in the northern hemisphere between April 16 and 25. In the southern hemisphere they can also be seen, but with less intensity.

Although it is not as prolific a meteor shower as the Perseids (which occurs between July and August) or the Geminids (in December), it also gives us fast and bright meteors. The average rate is 20 meteors per hour at a speed of 49 kilometers per second, although on occasions there have been bursts of up to 100 meteors per hour, something that cannot be predicted.

The maximum peak will occur on April 22around 3:30 p.m., according to the National Astronomical Observatory. The night before (the 21st to the 22nd) and the night after (the 22nd to the 23rd), in the first part of the night, will be the best times to see the shooting stars, although it will still be possible to hunt for a shooting star until April 25th. The Moon in its waning phase will be appearing over the horizon well into the early hours of the morning, so in those first hours of the night darkness will reign in the sky.

Where to look to see the Lyrids rain 2025

The Lyrid rain, as we said before, seems to originate in the Lyre constellation and it is towards there, in the northeastern part of the skywhere we should direct our gaze. Specifically, the radiant point of the rain is located near the star Vega (one of the brightest there is), which is part of this constellation, which makes it easy to locate in the night sky.

It is worth mentioning that the Lyrids radiant is located above the horizon from one hour after dusk to dawn. Furthermore, although the Lyrids appear to come from the constellation Lyra, they can be seen anywhere in the sky.

The peak of the Lyrids will occur with the moon in waning phasewith a 35% illuminationwith which shooting stars will be quite visible in the night sky (as long as the clouds allow it).

Tips to see the Lyrids well in 2025

To observe the Lyrid rain well, there are a series of factors that you must take into account:

• Go to a dark and high placewithout light pollution or buildings or trees that obstruct the view of the sky. If you can get close to any of the places in Spain with the starlight reservation rating, you will be able to enjoy the best conditions for contemplating the stars.
• Check the weather forecast before planning your observation. If there are clouds it will be very difficult to see the shooting stars and perhaps it is better to choose another day.
• Accustom your eyes looking at the sky for about 15-20 minutes, this way it will be easier for you to spot a shooting star.
• wrap yourself up. Even though it’s spring, it can get cool at night and it’s best to have a coat on hand to stay comfortable while you relax looking at the sky.

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