In Colorado, the Lyrids are best around 4:41 AM on the night of the peak (April 22, 2027), when the radiant stands about 82° high. Under a truly dark sky you could see roughly 18 meteors per hour. Astronomical darkness runs from 9:26 PM to 4:42 AM, and the moon will be 97% lit and above the horizon at the best time.
Best time
4:41 AM
local time
Est. rate
18/h
dark sky
Radiant
82° high
toward SE
Moon
97%
up
Dark places to watch the Lyrids in Colorado
| Location | Type | Est. Bortle |
|---|---|---|
| Nucla | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Norwood | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Naturita | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Dinosaur National Monument | Dark Sky Place | 1 |
| Silver Cliff | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Westcliffe | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mesa Verde National Park | Dark Sky Place | 2 |
| Mancos State Park | State Park | 2 |