The peak of pollen season brings to the sky something less painful—the Lyrids, or the first wave of shooting stars in spring. These meteorites will peak later today and stay visible until April 26. Don’t miss it! According to the American Meteor Society (AMS), the Lyrids are particles shed by the comet C/186 G1 Thatcher. Since 1861, the Lyrids have streaked across the sky in springtime, with small fluctuations in volume every 12-to-20-year period. This year will be one of the less active periods, with around six meteors per hour at the shower peak just this morning, explained Thaddeus LaCoursiere, planetarium program coordinator at the Bell Museum in Minnesota, to AP News . But the meteor shower will continue to be visible until April 26, so keep your eyes peeled. To check out the best viewing conditions for your area, timeanddate.com has this tool for you to customize. Tips from experts The most ideal conditions for catching meteors are when the skies are dark.…