The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaked late Thursday and early Friday, offering stunning light displays in the night sky, according to the American Meteor Society.
Skygazers took to social media to share their photos of possible meteor sightings. Here are some of our favorites:
1. @jaymurdock, Instagram
2. @pth_ompson, Instagram
3. @UKMeteorNetwork, Twitter
First few bright Lyrids from last night. pic.twitter.com/SkWuef6HcI
— UK Meteor Network (@UKMeteorNetwork) April 20, 2022
4. @wild_morgan_, Twitter
I think I caught some pictures of the meteor shower? Seen from central Virginia #lyrid #lyridmeteorshower #whatisit pic.twitter.com/LB5PwHf4mx
— Wild Morgan (@wild_morgan_) April 22, 2022
5. @AgWriterArk, Twitter
From last night: Five streaks of various brightness — possibly Lyrids — plus one jet. pic.twitter.com/l7Lk9xzIc8
— Ferndale International (@AgWriterArk) April 19, 2022
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