World Apr 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week

Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.

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Oldest known meteor shower to light up UK skies this week
Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.
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