This weekend the Lyrid meteor shower will be at its peak. The best viewing in Northern California will be after 10 p.m., looking to the northeast in the direction of the constellation Lyra, which has the very bright star Vega in it. The Lyrid meteor shower happens every April when the Earth runs into debris from a comet. The two-week phenomenon started last weekend. Stargazers may see a few fireballs. The meteors should radiate from this area of the sky at a rate of about 10 to 15 per hour. There will be no moon to obscure viewing, so find a dark place and get comfortable Friday, Saturday or Sunday.Two solar eclipse events are happening over the next 12 months. Here's what to know A solar eclipse can be awe-inspiring to some or a little scary to others as the sun gets blocked out by the passing moon. You may think this is a rare event, but it can actually happen several times a year. Usually, this celestial event occurs over remote areas of the Earth where few can see. But over the next 12 months, two solar eclipses will cast their shadows across the United States. The first is an annular solar eclipse occurring on Oct. 14, 2023. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes over the sun but isn’t close enough to cover the entire disk of the sun, creating a ring of light in the sky. This eclipse will travel from Oregon to Texas, but California will be able to partially see its effect. The second eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. This will be a total eclipse, where the moon will completely cover the face of the sun allowing gazers to view the corona, which is part of the sun’s atmosphere, with the naked eye. The path of this eclipse will cut across Texas to Maine, traveling directly over some highly populated areas like Dallas and Cleveland. Californians will have to travel to see this one, as its effects will not be noticed in the state.