Fast-moving and bright meteors are marks of the spring's annual Lyrid meteor shower. A few of them could be the ultra-bright "fireballs" that could outshine Venus in the night sky.

In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity early next week.

Stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour streaking across the sky at the peak time.