Lyrids

[ lahy-ridz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a collection of meteors comprising a meteor shower Lyrid meteor shower visible April 22 and having its apparent origin in the constellation Lyra.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lyrids¹

Lyr(a) + -ids, plural of -id ¹

Example Sentences

The Lyrids, one of the oldest meteor showers, typically peak during late April, according to NASA.

From Los Angeles Times

Lyrids don’t leave behind glowing dust trains but can occasionally produce fireballs.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lyrids are best seen in the Northern Hemisphere after the moon sets and before dawn, according to NASA.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest observable meteor shower will be the Lyrids, which have been active since April 14 and are forecast to continue until April 29.

From New York Times

Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Lyrids are caused by the dusty debris from a comet named Thatcher and spring from the constellation Lyra.

From New York Times