The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth's sky ...

The Lyrid meteor shower will reach a peak later this month, but stargazers can catch a first glimpse beginning this week.

Stargazers can see 10-20 Lyrid meteors per hour during its peak. This meteor shower also occasionally produces fireballs.

In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity ...