Lockdown Britain is set for a twinkling treat as a meteor shower is set to light up the skies this week. Turn your gaze skyward out your windows or grab a blanket and set up the deckchairs outdoors at your home to take in the spectacular lightshow.
Anywhere from ten to hundreds of meteors an hour are predicted to glitter across the Northern Hemisphere's night skies this week.
The annual meteor shower is expected to peak on Tuesday night and the best viewing time is just before dawn on Wednesday. Here's some tips on taking in the dazzling phenomenon safely during the national coronavirus lockdown.
What is the Lyrid Meteor Shower and when can you see it? The spectacular light shower is already underway but will be most visible in the United