The June Bootids meteor shower peaks tonight, June 27. Famous for surprise outbursts, it could offer skywatchers an ...

The shower tends to be less active than others, but has, at times, surprised astronomers with bursts of activity. And it may ...

The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of ...

Keep reading to see when and where to see the June Bootids and learn why this meteor shower could surprise you.

The Bootids Meteor Shower 2026 peaks on June 27. Known as the most unpredictable meteor shower, it could be quiet or suddenly ...

Summer skywatchers have plenty to look forward to in July, from a meteor shower to bright planets and a galaxy visible to the naked eye. Plus, one year after the Rubin Observatory went live in ...

There are still tons of mysteries in the universe, and the Bootids meteor shower is one of them. The upcoming meteor shower ...

It's only the start of 2026, but you already have the chance to see what could be one of the most active meteor showers of the year. The annual Quadrantids meteor shower is predicted to reach maximum ...

This month offers celestial meetups, a brilliant full buck moon, and prime opportunities to explore the Milky Way under dark ...

Other upcoming meteor showers happening later this summer include the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most ...

Most meteor showers are seen after dark, but the Arietids offer a rare chance to spot shooting stars in the dawn sky.