Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth’s atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.

Bring nebulas and galaxies into focus with nearly $700 off this smart telescope

Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope.

The moon and Jupiter steal the show after sunset tonight

A half moon passes close to Jupiter on April 22, creating a striking scene.

Don’t miss the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, location and tips

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, offering up a possible feast of impressive shooting stars and the occasional fireball.

Watch the Lyrid meteor shower 2026 online today with these free livestreams

Catch Lyrid meteors live online with these stunning sky cams from around the world.

What’s the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.

Only 12 people on Earth saw this ‘ring-of-fire’ eclipse. Here’s how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica

A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it.

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here’s what to look out for this week

After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.

Telescope livestream: Watch the moon pass in front of the Pleiades on April 19

Watch the crescent moon cross the blue-white stars of the Pleiades on April 19 from the comfort of your home.

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight: Where to look in the night sky

The Lyrids are back! Here’s where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.