The peak of an annual Lyrid Meteor Shower will fall on Earth Day this year, and NASA has already confirmed it will offer a live stream service for those who wish to watch the show inside.
For those who wish to watch the show in person, the best time to view the meteors is pre-dawn, according to NASA.
Star-gazers should look up at approximately 4:30 a.m., on April 22.
Lyrids are usually visible from April 16-25, and will peak this year from April 21-22, weather pending.
An estimated 20 meteors per hour will be visible from most locations
"The Lyrid meteor shower has the distinction of being among the oldest of known meteor showers. Records of this shower go back for some 2,700 years. The ancient Chinese are said to have observed the Lyrid meteors 'falling like rain' in the year 687 BC," according to EarthSky.org.
The meteors are produced as our planet moves through an area of debris left by Comet Thatcher, according to NASA.
Comet Thatcher last passed through the inner solar system in 1861. It is not expected to return until 2276.
The moon could spoil the show for a number of viewers during peak viewing hours however, which is one of the many reasons why NASA is providing a live stream of the event.
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