Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space
By Anthony Wood
Published on April 22, 2026.
The 2026 Lyrid meteor shower reached its peak as Earth plunged through the debris stream cast off by comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), triggering a period of activity that saw shooting stars blaze a path away from the blue-white star Vega in the constellation Lyra. The annual event is among the most ancient on record, having been observed for the past 2,700 years. Astronaut Harlan Thomas captured a spectacular early morning natural light show on April 20, 2026, while NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured an asteroid streaking through from the's cupola' above our planet. The Lyrids are still active until April 25, with the next major meteor shower set to reach peak activity on May 5-6.
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