Double meteor magic lights up Seattle skies

What's happening: The annual Lyrid meteor shower, which peaks this week, typically produces 10–15 meteor sightings per hour but can deliver up to 100 an hour during rare surges, per EarthSky.

• Look northeast near the Lyra constellation after midnight.
• Meanwhile, the Eta Aquarids — known for fast, bright meteors that can leave glowing "trains," or trails of ionized gas —are already active, although they don't peak until early May, according to NASA.
• Look toward the constellation Aquarius in the east-southeast between 3 to 5am for meteors that appear to skim along the surface of the Earth, per NASA.

Pro tips: Find an area away from the city or street lights if possible and bring a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair, writes Axios' Kelly Tyko.

• Lie flat on your back with your feet facing the direction of the shower's radiant and give your eyes about 30 minutes to adapt.