The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to illuminate the night sky from April 16 to April 30, offering stargazers a chance to witness one of the oldest known celestial displays, observed for over 2,500 years.
The meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Thatcher. The comet, which last appeared in 1861, takes about 417 years to orbit the Sun and is not expected to return until 2283.
