Why has no-one else posted this?The Lyrids meteor shower are usually active between April 16 and April 25 every year. It tends to peak around April 22 or April 23.
Considered to be the oldest known meteor shower, the Lyrids are named after constellation Lyra. The radiant point of the shower - the point in the sky where the meteors seem to emerge from - lies near the star Vega, one of the brightest stars in the sky during this time of the year.
The Lyrids are associated with comet Thatcher, which takes about 415 years to orbit around the Sun.
Where to view
Observers in the Northern Hemisphere are best located to view the Lyrids.
While it is not necessary to look in a particular direction to enjoy a meteor shower – just lay down on the ground and look directly above and you are bound to see some meteors – astronomers suggest lying down on the ground looking towards the East and look at the sky above you to view the Lyrids.
When to view
The best time to view the Lyrids is after nightfall and before dawn.