The annual Lyrid meteor shower is back, offering skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere a chance to see shooting stars in the night sky. The shower began on April 16, reaching its peak on Monday night into Tuesday morning. Astronomers expect up to 15 shooting stars per hour, best viewed from a dark location. The shower is known for its reliability and coincides with spring temperatures, making it a popular event. This year’s peak will be accompanied by a 27% full waning crescent moon, reducing the chances of bright moonlight obscuring the meteors. NASA recommends watching from Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday, with the best time around 5 a.m. local time. The Lyrids are most visible in the Northern Hemisphere, but some may be spotted in the Southern Hemisphere as well. To get the best view, find an unobstructed, dark viewing location away from city lights and allow your eyes to adjust to the dark for about 45 minutes. The Lyrid meteor shower is caused by debris from Comet Thatcher and will continue until April 29. Skywatchers should be able to see meteors streaking across the night sky.
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