Upcoming Meteor Shower to Bring 100 Shooting Stars per Hour

The Lyrid Meteor Shower, caused by debris from Comet Thatcher, is set to take place from April 16 to 25, with up to 100 meteors per hour expected to streak across the sky. The shower is one of the oldest meteor showers on record, first recorded by Chinese observers in 687 BC. Viewers can expect to spot around 18 meteors per hour outside of larger bursts, with the shower expected to peak at 7:06 PM on April 21 until daybreak on April 22. 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.