lyra

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Its corners are marked by Vega in the constellation of Lyra, the Harp, Altair in Aquila, the Eagle and Deneb in Cygnus, the Swan.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The first part of the whale-detection network was installed on Angel Island, with the second planned MV Lyra, a vessel operated by SF Bay Ferry connecting Vallejo to downtown San Francisco, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Named after the constellation of Lyra where they appear to originate from, the shower peaks on 22 April.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Sir Philip, author of the hugely popular novels about Lyra Silvertongue, the heroine of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies, thinks writers should be compensated.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Pantalaimon began a chirruping conversation as a baby swallow, and Lyra joined in, and so did Asta.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman