Meteor Shower Bringing 20 'Shooting Stars' an Hour Visible over Essex TONIGHT

World's oldest meteor shower to be visible in UK skies tonight

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to be visible in UK skies tonight (Wednesday, April 22) as it reaches its peak

Meteor shower bringing 20 'shooting stars' an hour visible over Essex TONIGHT

Stargazers in Essex are set to enjoy perfect conditions for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower across the County.

Lyrid meteor shower: How to spot the celestial show - and what will the weather be like?

With the moon causing minimal light pollution, now could be the ideal time to spot a meteor shower. Here's what you need to know.

Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight - how and when to watch it in Wales

Experts say around 10-15 meteors per hour may pass across the skies above and the forecast is clear over much of Wales

Ideal conditions forecast for peak of Lyrid meteor shower across the UK

Clear skies and mild spring weather are expected to provide favourable viewing conditions for the peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower across much of the UK tonight, Wednesday 22 April. The Lyrids, which have been active since 16 April, are forecast to reach their maximum overnight, with observers likely to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour. Occasional surges could produce significantly higher rates, with some estimates suggesting bursts …

Lyrid meteor shower: How and when to watch 'shooting stars' peak

The best night to catch the "shooting stars" in action is on Tuesday - here's how to spot them.