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Million Whys
The 2026 Lyrids peak at 19:15 UTC on April 22, which is daytime in the Americas. Why should observers there watch the late-evening-to-pre-dawn hours instead of that exact moment?
The hours before midnight are closest to the peak date, so they give the best view
Earth's rotation puts the radiant high after midnight, so the surrounding night hours show more meteors
The peak time is the same clock time everywhere, so watch at 19:15 local time
