June Bootids meteor shower, the year's most unpredictable, peaks this week with slow-moving streaks
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Anthony Cuthbertson
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The June Bootids meteor shower, known as the most unpredictable meteor shower of the year, is set to peak on June 22, 2026. It could produce up to 100 shooting stars per hour, though the actual number may be far lower due to its chaotic nature. Unlike faster meteor showers, the June Bootids enter Earth's atmosphere at only 12-18 km/s, creating slow, visible streaks across the night sky rather than rapid flashes.
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· 3 pulledThe most unpredictable meteor shower of the year is set to peak this week, bringing up to 100 shooting stars per hour.
The uncertain nature of the June Bootids, which arrive on 22 June, mean the number of visible meteors could be far lower.
This means the June Bootids produce slow streaks across the sky, rather than rapid flashes.
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