Bangladesh’s night sky will feature a striking celestial display from Friday, April 17, through April 30, as the Lyrid meteor shower becomes visible along with noticeable planetary movements. The Lyrids, one of the most captivating annual meteor events, occur when Earth passes through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher.

The meteor shower will be most visible from the night of April 22 to the early hours of April 23, with observers potentially seeing 10 to 20 meteors per hour under clear skies. The Lyrid meteors are known for their brightness and often leave long-lasting trails of light. During this period, Venus will remain bright in the western sky but gradually move lower toward the horizon, while Mars will appear prominently with its reddish hue in the evening sky.

Toward the end of April, Saturn will rise high in the eastern sky about two hours before sunrise, with Neptune positioned nearby. However, viewing Neptune will require a powerful telescope.