Lyrids Meteor Shower Lights Up Skies Soon

The Lyrids meteor shower puts on a dazzling show in the coming nights. Skywatchers should look up after midnight when the meteors streak across the sky from the constellation Lyra. This annual event peaks around April 22, offering up to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. The shower traces its origins to dust from Comet Thatcher. Clear away from city lights for the best view of these swift shooting stars. Read more about this...