Get ready to stargaze.

Stargazers across the UK could spot a burst of meteor activity over the next few nights, showcasing up to 18 fast and bright space rocks an hour at its peak.

STARGAZERS are in for a treat as the Lyrids meteor shower lights up the skies, with up to 18 shooting stars an hour expected.

The world’s oldest known meteor shower is happening once again with its peak occurring today. But the question on stargazers’ ...

The cosmos is set to put on a show later this week when a celestial event reaches its peak.

The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

Resulting from the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago, the Lyrid meteor shower starts this week.

To see the Lyrids, go outside after midnight and venture away from tall buildings and city lights. Royal Museums Greenwich said the best time to look for meteors during the peak will be early ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is set to reach its peak between midnight and dawn on Wednesday, and will be visible across ...

The Lyrids are among the oldest recorded meteor showers, with historical observations dating back more than 2,500 years. The shower remains active from around 16 to 25 April each year, with peak ...

Tonight's Eta Aquariid meteor shower peak in the UK is expected to offer the most rewarding viewing opportunity.