The Lyrids originate from debris left by Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, a long-period comet discovered in 1861 that takes approximately 415 years to orbit the Sun.

Enjoy dark skies for evening observing, then catch a meteor shower and a planetary conjunction in the morning sky this week.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower will provide ample opportunity to catch a shooting star through April 26 if you peak up high to the northeast. FOX 10 Meteorologist Erica Horvatin has more.

It's the first meteor shower in over three months and is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day, as long as the weather ...

Spring in the northern hemisphere brings with it the promise for the Lyrids, the first good meteor shower of the season.

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

The Lyrid Meteor Shower, which occurs every April, sends up to 15 'shooting stars' soaring through the night's skies every hour. This year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower takes place between April 17-25, ...

Stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour streaking across the sky at the peak time.

The next week will be a fun one for skywatchers, as the Lyrid meteor shower will be visible over the weekend and peak on ...