Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event

The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.

The Lyrids occur every year in mid-to-late April.

This year's peak activity happens Sunday into Monday, with 10 to 20 meteors expected per hour. Viewing lasts through April 29.

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Here's what to know about the Lyrids and other meteor showers.

Multiple meteor showers occur annually, and you don’t need special equipment to see them.

Most meteor showers originate from the debris of comets. The source of the Lyri...