These particular meteors originate from Comet Thatcher, and during the peak are capable of creating surges of 100 meteors per hour.

The night sky will dazzle this week as the Lyrid meteor shower kicks off its annual display, marking the return of one of the oldest and most reliable celestial shows of the year.

In the coming days, there will be an exciting reason to gaze up at the sky: the Lyrids meteor shower. Formed out of remaining particles from Comet Thatcher, the Lyrids meteor shower is visible every April as Earth passes through the trail of debris. This spring, it’s taking place from April 17 to 26.