35 h. ago How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower light up UK skies with 40 shooting stars an hour

Stargazers could spot up to 40 meteors an hour light up the night sky this week as May's annual meteor shower reaches its peak

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9 d. ago Met Office issues 'best chance' verdict as Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight

Brits could see up to 18 "shooting stars" an hour tonight

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1 week ago Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight with up to 15 shooting stars flying overhead every hour

If you're a fan of stargazing, make sure you have an eye to the skies this evening. The Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight, with up to 15 'shooting stars' soaring overhead every hour.

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1 week ago Exact time Lyrid meteor shower is set to dazzle UK skies tonight

Stargazers could witness up to 20 bright and fast shooting stars an hour during the stellar annual display

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2 w. ago Lyrid metor shower 2025: Could UK witness rare 'surge' of 100 shooting stars an hour this year?

A rare 'surge' of fireballs be sometimes be seen during the annual Lyrid meteor shower

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2 w. ago Lyrid meteor shower starts this week – how to see spectacular 'shooting stars' in UK skies

Stargazers could see up to 18 'shooting stars' an hour during the peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower

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