The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork ...

This weekend will be the last time Oregonians can see the Lyrid and Eta Aquarids meteor showers overlapping in 2025.

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest in history, will peak on April 21–22 but remains visible across India until April ...

"Comet Thatcher last appeared near us in 1861 and won't return again until 2283. "Their radiant is in the constellation of Lyra the Harp. It's a constellation far to the north in the sky, so it's ...

The meteors appear to originate around the constellation Lyra — hence the name Lyrid. However, it’s recommended you don’t focus too hard on the Lyra constellation when watching the Lyrid ...

Source: Wikimedia Commons According to the Svábhegy Observatory, the meteors originate from the Lyra constellation, which rises in the eastern sky around 9 PM. The best time to watch is just before ...

The radiant point will rise out of the northeast horizon just before midnight. Identify the constellation Lyra, and the radiant point will be nearby. This is where the meteors will appear to ...

The meteors can be seen appearing to radiate from around the star Vega in the constellation of Lyra the Lyre, hence the name "Lyrids". This is in the eastern sky and can be found between the ...

This cosmic phenomenon is named for the nearby constellation Lyra, itself a reference to the lyre carried by Orpheus, the most tragic widower/troubadour in the long, bloody litany of Greek mythology.

"Their radiant is in the constellation of Lyra the Harp. It's a constellation far to the north in the sky, so it's visible most of the year here in Hattiesburg. You may have to wait until the ...