Upcoming Meteor Shower to Bring 100 Meteors per Hour

The Lyrid Meteor Shower, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, is set to take place from April 16 to 25, with the peak expected on April 21. Viewers can expect to see up to 100 meteors per hour streaking across the sky, though typically around 18 meteors per hour can be seen. The shower is one of the oldest meteor showers on record, first recorded by Chinese observers in 687 BC. Observers will have the best chance to view the shower if the night sky is dark and clear and in areas where there is minimal light pollution.