The annual Lyrid meteor shower is happening now and expected to peak April 22-23.
The Lyrids are active each year from about April 16 to 25. Earthsky.org says that meteor activity should pick up April 19th before peaking on Friday.
But patience is key with the Lyrids...
On November 30, 1954, 34-year-old Ann Hodges was taking a nap on her couch in her home in Alabama. Her nap was soon interrupted by an 8.5 pound meteorite slamming into her home. It punched a hole through the roof of the house, bounced off a radio, and crashed into her hip, leaving a fierce bruise from the 4...