It’s known for its bright and fast-moving shooting stars resulting from Halley’s comet, the most famous comet of all, which was last in the inner solar system in 1986

Stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour streaking across the sky at the peak time.

To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away from light pollution that can cloud the view. California will have some of the best viewing conditions in the country.