Lyrid Meteor Shower to Bring 'Fireballs' to the Sky Across the US

The Lyrids meteor shower, one of the oldest meteor showers in the world, is expected to create "spectacular fireballs" and "shooting stars" in the sky above New York State this week. NASA recommends viewing the meteor shower during the nighttime hours, after moonset and before dawn, in an area well away from city lights or street lights. The Lyrids are known for their fast and bright meteors, with as many as 100 meteors seen per hour during their peak.