Celestial Spectacle: The Lyrid Meteor Shower Dazzles

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to offer a stunning spectacle as it lights up the night sky with 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour. Occurring between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, the event is most visible in the Northern Hemisphere, with no risk of interference from moonlight.

The phenomenon happens when Earth moves through debris trails left by space rocks, leading to fiery streaks across the sky. Lyrids originate from comet Thatcher, a celestial body that's visible only once every 415 years, but its remnants delight stargazers annually.

For optimal viewing, experts advise heading outdoors after midnight, away from city lights. It takes about 15 to 30 minutes for eyes to adjust to darkness. The meteors will appear from the constellation Lyra. The next major meteor event, the Eta Aquarids, will occur in early May, sourced from Halley's comet.