Lyrid Meteor Shower 2023: When does it peak in Leeds and how to watch it, weather forecast

Skygazers in Leeds are in for a treat as the Lyrid Meteor Shower is predicted to illuminate skies once again this week. The Lyrid shower is set to be visible in the night skies from April 14, but will hit its peak later in the month.

According to the Royal Museum Greenwich, the Lyrid meteor shower occurs in April each year and is watched by people around the world. The spectacle was first observed in ancient China in 687 BC, making it one of the oldest known meteor showers in existence.

The experts say the bright display of meteors occurs when the Lyrids pass through the trail of debris left by the Thatcher Comet. One of the most unpredictable meteor showers, the Lyrids are also known for surges that can see high rates of meteors per hour.