A meteor shower bringing up to 15 shooting stars per hour will be visible in the skies above Peterborough over the next week.

The Lyrid meteor shower, associated with the Comet Thatcher, is set to light up our skies between April 16 and April 25.

While the Lyrids can typically deliver up to 15 meteors per hour, on some rare occasions lucky stargazers can see as many as 100 per hour.

The shower will peak on April 22, with the highest number of meteors visible that night.

Known for their vibrant colours and brightness, the Lyrids can sometimes bring exceptionally bright fireballs.

The Lyrids reach their peak in the Northern Hemisphere each April, providing stargazers with a breathtaking spectacle to enjoy.

Where is the best place to see the Lyrid meteor shower in and around Peterborough?

If you want to get a good view of the shower, find a secluded spot away from street lights or other sources of light pollution. It takes about 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, so try and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the spectacle. According to Royal Museums Greenwich, the best time to see the shower is after the Moon has set, from around 2am onwards.

If you want to catch a glimpse of the Lyrids in and around Peterborough, consider spots such as The Great Fen, Holme Fen Nature Reserve and Eye Green Nature Reserve.