It’s known for its bright and fast-moving shooting stars resulting from Halley’s comet, the most famous comet of all, which was last in the inner solar system in 1986

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

When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring's first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors per hour, but it's not predicted to be as active this time around.