"Spotting Fireballs: Your Guide to Watching the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak"

The annual Lyrid meteor shower will peak on April 22, with around 18 "shooting stars" per hour expected during the peak, each with a velocity of around 29 miles per second. The Lyrids have been observed for at least 2,700 years, and are caused by Earth passing through a stream of dust and debris left in the inner solar system by C/1861 G1 (Thatcher) hundreds of years ago. For the best views, head to a viewing spot away from city lights and avoid looking at any direct lights, including smartphones, to keep your night vision.