The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest known annual meteor showers. It was first recorded by Chinese observers in 687 ...

SEATTLE — When you think of meteor showers, you may think of the ... or a fireball, in western Washington. The meteors are pieces of space debris from comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.

The meteor shower will precede the eta Aquariids, providing back-to-back stargazing events. The eta Aquariids will peak May 5 to May 6. The shower is caused by debris from Halley's comet. The Lyrids ...