The Lyrids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the dark hours between midnight and dawn. The website Time and Date also provides detailed information about where and when to see the phenomenon. Cloud and storms may interfere with the view of the Lyrid meteor shower for some observers this year, according to AccuWeather.

The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society. It may be best to view the meteor shower on the evening of April 21 – just before the waning crescent moon rises.

The upcoming Lyrid meteor shower in April is the next major show of the year. It has been active since April 15, but the bright fireballs will peak in activity between Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22.