NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
– appear to radiate from near the constellation Lyra. Known for their fast and bright meteors, the Lyrids can produce the occasional fireball.
Meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from broken asteroids. When the comets move around the sun, they leave behind a dusty debris trail. Every year, the Earth passes through these trails, allowing the leftovers to collide with its atmosphere, creating streaks in the sky as they disintegrate.
The pieces of space debris that interact with the atmosphere to create the Lyrids originate from the comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.Viewers in the Northern Hemisphere have the best perspective during the dark hours. Skywatchers should find a place with clear skies and far away from any light sources. People should lie flat on their back with their feet facing eastward and look up, noting that the eyes should be given about 30 minutes to adapt to the dark. However, even a short exposure to light will start the adaptation over again.
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