Love meteor showers? One of the oldest known celestial light shows is making its annual return. The Lyrid Meteor Shower, which is active from mid to late April, will light up the night sky once again from next week. Whether you’re a dedicated stargazer or just looking for a magical midnight activity, the 2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower promises an exciting opportunity to catch shooting fires and maybe a few fireballs across the Singapore skies. Here’s what we know.
What to expect in Singapore
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Lyrid Meteor Shower set to peak on the night of April 22 into the early hours of April 23. Those eager to catch spectacular meteors in the sky can head outside after midnight in Singapore. Experts believe 2:00 AM until dawn on April 23 will be the meteor shower’s best time to view.
Stargazers will be treated to a dark, moonless sky during the meteor shower this year. Expect up to 20 meteors per hour under ideal conditions and glowing fireballs that can easily cut through Singapore’s typical light pollution.
Wonderfully, no equipment is needed to enjoy the 2026 April sky show, just your naked eyes. The best locations to see the meteor shower include open reservoirs, beaches like Changi Beach, East Coast Park, car parks away from city lights, and more.
Whenever you spot a Lyrid meteor, you are actually watching Earth drive through a dusty trail left behind long ago by a comet named Thatcher. As our planet moves through space, it plows right into this cloud of tiny space rocks, causing them to instantly burn up as they hit our atmosphere and create the bright streaks of light we call shooting stars. People have been marveling at this exact same celestial light show for over 2,700 years—so be sure to grab a blanket, find a dark spot, and enjoy the historic view.
