If you look up at the sky this week, you might see brief, bright streaks from the Lyrids, one of the oldest-known meteor showers. They were first observed by the Chinese in 687 BCE, according to NASA.

Why it matters: The Lyrids meteor shower has been viewed by humans annually for around 2,700 years, with the first recorded sighting of them going back to 687 B.C. by the Chinese. The Lyrids will ...

Spring is shaping up to be a great time for skygazers with the opportunity to see aurora, meteor showers and both a lunar and ...