June Bootid meteor shower peaks next week: an unpredictable celestial event to watch
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Daisy Dobrijevic
Summary
The June Bootid meteor shower, known for its unpredictability, is set to peak next week. While most years it produces only a handful of meteors per hour, it has a history of surprising outbursts — most notably in 1998 when skywatchers witnessed an unexpected display. Stargazers are advised to keep an eye on the sky as anything could happen during this year's peak.
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While most annual meteor showers follow a fairly predictable script, the June Bootids have a habit of surprising astronomers.
Most years, the shower produces only a few meteors per hour. Occasionally, however, it erupts into an unexpected display.
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