The Lyrid meteor shower has returned, offering skywatchers a chance to witness fast and bright shooting stars. Experts say that knowing where and how to look can greatly improve the chances of spotting these meteors, reported Space.com.

The Lyrid meteors appear to come from the constellation Lyra, which rises in the northeast and moves higher in the sky during the early morning hours. This means the meteor shower is best seen by those who wake up early.

Lyra can be located by finding Vega, one of the brightest stars visible in the night sky during this time of year. 

Vega appears above the northeastern horizon shortly after sunset and continues to climb higher as the night progresses. Stargazing apps can help identify Vega and other objects in the sky.

Viewers are advised not to look directly at the point where the meteors appear to originate. Although they appear to originate from the constellation Lyra, their longer, more pronounced trails usually appear away from that location. 

Therefore, it is important to monitor the surrounding sky and remain vigilant, as meteors can appear in any direction.

Under ideal conditions, the Lyrid meteor shower can produce approximately 15 to 20 meteors per hour. 

Source:Ndtv