Astrophotographer captures Lyrid meteors over the Milky Way
An amateur astrophotographer shared stunning images of the Lyrid meteor shower set against a bright Milky Way backdrop, published on 11 May 2026 by Space.com. The photos, taken from a dark‑sky location with a long exposure, show cascading meteors trailing over waterfalls and rocky hills. The author describes the experience as “nothing short of magical.”