Lyrid meteor shower will streak over Seattle this week

Driving the news: The annual shower arrives in late April, with peak viewing expected between midnight Tuesday and dawn Wednesday, according to Space.com.

• You can typically spot 10–15 meteors per hour in a dark sky, according to EarthSky, but the Lyrids can sometimes deliver rare bursts of as many as 100 meteors per hour.

Pro tips: Experts advise heading away from city lights, letting your eyes adjust for at least 20 minutes and bringing a friend, a blanket and a hot drink.

Thought bubble: I've seen a few every year just by setting the alarm and lying on my back deck.

The bottom line: If clouds spoil the view this week, don't worry: The Eta Aquarids are right around the corner.