WASHINGTON — 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 ...

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 ...

The biggest will be the Lyrid meteor shower, which is one of the oldest known meteor showers. The shower becomes visible in mid-April and peaks near the end of the month. All the events will be ...