LOOK UP: Ancient meteor shower set to peak tonight into Friday morning

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One of the oldest known meteor showers, The Lyrids, is set to peak tonight into Friday morning. The first major sky-watching event of the spring, The Lyrids shower began earlier this month will NASA said they will really put on a show tonight and tomorrow morning.

The Lyrids have been observed for more than 2,700 years and are known for being fast and bright. In fact, you should be able to count up to two dozen meteors per hour at its peak, on average, but have been known to surprise watchers with as many as 100 per hour.

Due to the bright, nearly-full moon, the American Meteor Society said you may see it best between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. If you miss the peak tonight due to weather, you can try again Friday night.

For the best chances, though, NASA said you should find a spot away from the city or street lights, lie flat on a comfortable blanket with your feet facing east, and watch as much of the sky as possible once your eyes get adjusted to the night sky – which could take as much as 30 minutes.