Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 21–22: tips for prime viewing
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded, peaks the night of April 21–22, offering about 10–15 meteors per hour in dark skies after moonset. The debris comes from Comet Thatcher, with the radiant in the Lyra constellation near Vega; for best viewing, find a dark location away from city lights, lie back facing east, and give your eyes 15–20 minutes to adjust, watching in the predawn hours when the radiant is high.