It is an interesting time to look up to the night skies as Lyrid Meteor showers are at their peak. The annual showers take place in the month of April. This year, the showers were started from April 16 but have reached their peak in the last two days. Those who have managed to capture a bit of these shooting stars on their phones and cameras have shared the pictures on social media. #LyridMeteorShower has been trending on Twitter since last night and if you have missed out on the brilliant celestial spectacle, then don't worry as we have got you a few images and pictures.

The Lyrid meteor showers come from the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher and get their name because of their starting point from the constellation Lyra. This meteor shower dates differ from year to year and this time it is more special because they occur on Earth Day celebrations. Plus, the quarantine all around, has reduced the air pollution thus skies appear more clear than ever. These reasons have facilitated the wonderful view of shooting stars to people across the world.

Check Some Photos of Lyrid Meteor Shower 2020:

One Little Star From California

Clear Skies and a Tiny Shooting Star

Here's a Video of Shooting Stars

So Amazing!

Quiet a Long Trail

Lovely!

While some people enjoyed the Lyrids, few lucky ones from Australia and New Zealand were blessed with a spectacular light show from the Aurora Australis phenomenon on the evening of April 20. The green coloured glow appeared in the sky, very similar to the aurora borealis. If you haven't spotted the meteors we hope the above pictures suffice the need.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 22, 2020 09:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).