The Lyrids meteor shower will pass by this weekend. Here's the peak time for NJ

One of the oldest known meteor showers, the Lyrids, will be visible from New Jersey on Sunday night into Monday.

The passing of fireballs will peak at 5:23 a.m. Monday, but anyone will be able to see some of the shooting stars anytime from Sunday night until dawn on Monday, astronomy website EarthSky reported. Enthusiasts might just want to just wake up a little earlier on Monday, as the time right before dawn is the darkest moment of the night and tends to allow better viewing of these type of celestial events, NASA recommends.

The Lyrids are known for their fast and bright meteors. More than 100 meteors can pass by per hour, and around 15 of them can be visible in plain sight. Lyrids typically don't leave glowing dust trains behind them. They rather produce a bright flash, what people commonly know as fireballs.

This year, the Lyrids won't be as visible as in previous years, as the moon will be bright as it is set to enter its full phase Tuesday. And the National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies for Sunday night across New Jersey.

Nevertheless, one or two bright shooting stars can be enough to excite anyone.

To get the best views, NASA recommends finding a spot that covers the moon. Lay on the on the ground with your feet facing east and look up. After 30 minutes, your eyes should adapt to darker light conditions and the spectacle will become visible.