Everything you need to know about the phenomenon - including 'Moon Bonus'.

Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.

Up to 18 shooting stars an hour may be visible across the UK during the spectacle.

STARGAZERS are in for a treat as the Lyrids meteor shower lights up the skies, with up to 18 shooting stars an hour expected.

Watch Eta Aquarid meteors streak across the sky live from observatories and sky cams around the world. It's meteor season ...

Greenwich Observatory said the best way to see the showers is at a dark site with an unobstructed view of the sky while lying down. The Lyrid meteor shower is visible with the naked eye, so no ...

Get ready to stargaze.

Skygazers are in for a treat this week as the annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to offer a truly spectacular display, significantly enhanced by a dim crescent moon. Stargazers could witness between 10 ...

The Lyrids are back, arriving just in time to kick off meteor season with a little bit of sparkle Getty The Lyrids meteor shower peaks on April 21 and 22 with 15 to 20 meteors visible per hour A new ...

The best way to see a meteor shower is to go to a dark location outside, away from light pollution, and look up at the sky.

To see the Lyrids, go outside after midnight and venture away from tall buildings and city lights. Royal Museums Greenwich said the best time to look for meteors during the peak will be early ...