As April and May unfold, skywatchers are in for a celestial treat. Two spectacular meteor showers are set to light up the night sky. These two annual events, the Lyrid and Eta Aquariid meteor showers,

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

As the spring weather warms up, the 2025 meteor shower season will be ramping up, with two major meteor showers on tap for April and May.