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How to spot the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower

A meteor shower first recorded almost 3,000 years ago is lighting up UK skies this week. Here is how best to watch it.

Published April 21, 2026, 12:55 PM
Updated May 7, 2026, 8:25 PM2.2K
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