{"id":19639,"date":"2026-04-23T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/?p=19639"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T03:21:06","slug":"2026-apr-22-fireballs-light-up-temburong-sky-as-lyrids-peak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bruneiastronomy.org\/web\/2026\/04\/2026-apr-22-fireballs-light-up-temburong-sky-as-lyrids-peak\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Apr 22 Fireballs Light Up Temburong Sky as Lyrids Peak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bandar Seri Begawan – Over 50 stargazers<\/strong> gathered at Peliunan Park on April 22 for 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower AstroCamp, witnessing a spectacular celestial display. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was co-organized by the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) and the Peliunan Park Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under a clear sky, participants recorded 99 bright meteors with few fireballs between 10 pm and 5 am – an average of 14 meteors per hour (ZHR) – streaking from the constellation Lyra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Moon setting early, the suburban dark skies of Batu Apoi offered ideal conditions for viewing the annual meteor shower, produced as debris from Comet C\/1861 G1 (Thatcher) entered Earth\u2019s atmosphere at extreme velocity, leaving glowing ionized trails.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Participants of Astrocamp 2026 gather at Peliunan Park for the Lyrids meteor shower observation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The event commenced in the afternoon on April 22 with tent setups and registration, transitioning into an “All-night Stargazing” session in the evening. Participants were treated to views of the Moon, planet Jupiter and bright deep-sky objects through the optical telescopes and smart telescopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event comprised a specialized astronomy talk by the PABD Secretary General, Hazarry bin Haji Ali Ahmad. The presentation covered the science of the Lyrids meteor shower and raised critical dark sky awareness, emphasizing the importance of protecting the night from light pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held in conjunction with International Dark Sky Week, the session served as a call to action for the local community to join the global movement for dark sky preservation. By committing to responsible lighting, participants joined a worldwide effort to curb light pollution and protect the visibility of our universe and astronomical phenomena for the next generation<\/p>\n\n\n

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A bright Lyrid meteor streaking across the pristine skies of Temburong during our 2026 AstroCamp. Captured by Muhammad Arif bin Ismail, First Light” Lyrids Astrophotography Challenge campion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cWitnessing so many people connect with the night sky to watch the celestial wonder is truly inspiring,\u201d expressed Hidayatullah bin Ahmad, PABD Programme Coordinator. \u201cAstroCamp is more than just a meteor shower; it\u2019s about building awareness, igniting a sense of wonder, and reminding us that we must all work together to preserve the natural darkness of our universe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the theme \u201cDark Skies, Falling Stars,\u201d the program featured a dedicated Milky Way hunt and the “First Light” Lyrids Astrophotography Challenge. After observations concluded at astronomical twilight, participants gathered for the prize presentation. Muhammad Arif bin Ismail was named the astrophotography champion, taking home a Dobsonian telescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos by: Ak Muhd Adi Zulhilmi Bin Pg Yakub \/ PABD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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