And apparently tonight is the last chance to view this stunning celestial sight, which has wowed sky gazers over the last few days.
This picture was taken in the skies above Blackrod and captures the Lyrid meteor shower, a burst of meteor activity .
As reported in The Bolton News, April 22 was said to the be the best time to see the shower, which has been active since April 16 until today.
The Royal Museums Greenwich explained: “The Lyrid meteor shower is associated with long-period Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.
“It is the oldest recorded meteor shower still visible today, and was first recorded in 687 BCE.”
Stargazers may also be able to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquariids, which will overlap with the Lyrid meteor shower.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will be active from April 19, but won’t reach its peak until May 5.
The Royal Museums Greenwich said the main thing when trying to catch a glimpse of any meteor shower is to find a dark site, with an unobstructed view of the sky.
The museum added: “The number of meteors you actually see will depend on all sorts of things, from the time of night to the level of background light.
“A bright sky will drown out the fainter meteors making them much more difficult to see.”
For those looking for the best spots in the UK to watch the meteor shower, visit Go Stargazing.