If you haven't had the chance to see the Lyrid meteor shower this year, or couldn't see anything because you live in less than optimal viewing conditions, don't worry.
NASA is live streaming the celestial fireworks show from a camera setup at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala.
How thoughtful.
"If you'd like to catch a last look at 2013 Lyrid meteor shower, this is your chance!" NASA said in a statement.
"Although a bright moon may interfere with viewing, you should still be able to see Lyrid meteors at an anticipated rate of 10-20 meteors per hour.
The annual meteor shower presents itself in the middle of April when the Earth bumps into debris from Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher.
And if you are reading this post Monday night or Tuesday morning, you caught the shower just in time.
The peak is expected to occur tonight into tomorrow morning with up to 20 visible meteors in sight for each hour.
But the entire Lyrid display will last through Apr. 26 and according to Space.com, the best time to view the shower is very early in the morning before dawn, between moonset and sunrise.
NASA initiated the live stream 8:30 ET and will continue through Tuesday morning.
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