Lyrid location: The image indicates the general region of the sky from which the Lyrid meteors appear to emanate (red dot).Courtesy NASAEvery year the Earth passes through the tail of the Comet Thatcher Comet, and the result is a meteor shower called the Lyrids.

This year the peak is tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, with the best time to look, between midnight and dawn.

Forecasters predict between 10 and 20 meteors an hour during this period, though if the Earth happens to pass through a more dense clump of comet debris the number of comets could increase.

With the current waning crescent moon phase and clear skies in the Twin City metro area, it should make for some great viewing.

If you happen to catch them - let us know how they were!

If you are interested in meteor showers, check out this meteor shower guide for all the info on the meteor showers this year.

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