The annual Lyrid meteor shower is taking place, offering skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere a chance to see shooting stars in the night sky. The peak of the meteor shower will occur on Monday night and into early Tuesday morning, with up to 15 shooting stars visible per hour in dark locations. The Lyrids are one of the year’s most reliable meteor showers and coincide with pleasant spring temperatures. This year’s peak will occur with a 27% full waning crescent moon, reducing the chance of moonlight washing out the shooting stars. NASA recommends watching the meteor shower from Monday night to early Tuesday morning, with the best viewing time around 5 a.m. local time on Tuesday. The Lyrids are most visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but some shooting stars may be spotted in the Southern Hemisphere as well. It is best to view the meteor shower from an unobstructed location with minimal light pollution. Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through debris from comets or asteroids, with the Lyrids specifically caused by debris from Comet Thatcher. The Lyrid meteor shower will continue until April 29.
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