Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22, Livestreams Offer Virtual Viewing

The Lyrid meteor shower reaches peak visibility during predawn hours on April 22. For those unable to view the event due to weather, light pollution, or scheduling, several online livestreams provide alternative viewing options.

The Lyrid meteor shower is active and reaches peak visibility during predawn hours on April 22. For those unable to view the event due to weather conditions, light pollution, or scheduling conflicts, several online livestreams provide alternative viewing options.

Some livestreams feature live chats where viewers may share timestamps of meteor activity. A separate guide exists for individuals wishing to view the meteor shower outdoors.

Available Livestreams

• Mauna Kea, Hawaii: A livestream from the Subaru Telescope NAOJ facility offers views of the night sky. The location is noted for high altitude and dark skies.
• Maine, U.S.: A livestream from Sebec Lake, Maine, displays stars and meteors. The stream includes music and may show auroras during periods of solar activity.
• Atacama Desert, Chile: A livestream from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) site provides views of the night sky. Viewers in the stream's chat sometimes note timestamps for meteor sightings.
• Embleton, U.K.: A sky camera in Embleton offers a wide field of view for observing meteors.
• Mount Fuji, Japan: A live camera feed from Mount Fuji is available for viewing the meteor shower.