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Stunning Photos Capture April Skies from Meteors to Sunshine

April's weather varied widely across the North East, from foggy skies in Tyne and Wear to sunshine in Cumbria and County Durham, alongside the peak of the Lyrids meteor shower captured by dedicated photographers.

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Wrightsaycheese Meteors over a lighthouse at Bamburgh, perched on a grassy bank. The light in the sky is blue, with purple and green tones.

April's Unpredictable Weather Across the North East

April is known for bringing a variety of unpredictable weather conditions, and this week has exemplified that trend. Parts of Tyne and Wear were enveloped in foggy skies, while Cumbria and County Durham enjoyed bright sunshine.

kerry w A foggy road in Ryton, Gateshead, with a car driving away. There is a bus stop on the right and the road is flanked by trees.
Fog covered the streets of Ryton, Gateshead, earlier this week

The streets of Ryton, Gateshead, were covered in fog earlier this week, creating a misty atmosphere.

Gill Helps The pier in Sunderland with the lighthouse on the end is covered in mist. The sea is mostly flat and the tone of the sky is a cold grey-blue.
An eery scene in Sunderland with the pier covered in mist

An eerie scene unfolded in Sunderland where the pier was shrouded in mist, adding to the week's diverse weather experiences.

Sunshine and Spring Vibes in Cumbria and County Durham

Temperatures reached 19C in Kirkbride, Cumbria, where cirrus clouds drifted across the blue sky, contributing to pleasant conditions.

Skyclark The top of a freshly-cut hedge is in the foreground bordering a green field dotted with yellow flowers, with some trees in the distance. Above, in a bright blue sky, are thin sweeps of light cloud streaking out from the centre.
Temperatures reached 19C in Kirkbride, Cumbria, where cirrus clouds swept across the blue sky

In County Durham, Bowes experienced sunshine accompanied by fluffy clouds, bringing a spring-like vibe to the otherwise changeable April weather.

Andy artist A track flanked by fields leads to a farm. One one side is a drystone wall and on the other is a wooden fence. The sky above is blue with large fluffy clouds. Sheep are grazing serenely.
Bowes in County Durham saw sunshine and fluffy clouds bring a spring vibe to a changeable April

Redcar also enjoyed glorious sunshine with almost no clouds or people in sight, highlighting the contrast in weather across the region.

Bettys Mum A bench looking over to the sea at Redcar. The bench has two bunches of colourful flowers tied to it. The ky is blue and cloudless, with the beach stretching into the distance. There are no people in view.
Redcar looked glorious in the sun with barely a cloud, or soul, in sight

Meanwhile, boats moored at the marina in Maryport basked in the sunshine, further illustrating the varied weather patterns.

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Maryport Marra Fishing boats at Maryport marina. Flats on one side of the dock cast reflections on to the water. The sky is blue without any clouds.
Boats moored at the marina in Maryport were basking in the sunshine

The Lyrids Meteor Shower Peak

This week also marked the peak of the Lyrids meteor shower, offering spectacular starry displays visible across the country.

Although the North East and Cumbria were not the primary locations for observing the meteor shower, some dedicated photographers managed to capture images of the event.

Weather Watchers Contributions

Here is a selection of captures from our Weather Watchers, showcasing the diverse and changing skies.

Find out how to join in with Weather Watchers here. You can also send your photos to Look North.

Please ensure that you take your pictures safely and responsibly.

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