<p>Best seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Lyrids are caused by the dusty debris from a comet named Thatcher and spring from the constellation Lyra.</p><p>During this year’s period of peak activity, viewers may have a more difficult time seeing meteors from this shower because the moon will be nearly full. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2024/astronomy-space-calendar/how-to-watch-a-meteor-shower?smid=spacecal"><u>Here's what you need to know about watching meteor showers</u></a><span>.</span></p>
