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

The night sky will dazzle this week as the Lyrid meteor shower kicks off its annual display, marking the return of one of the oldest and most reliable celestial shows of the year.

In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity early next week.