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The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks this week. Here's what to expect

The June Bootids meteor shower is peaking, drawing attention for its extreme variability ranging from silence to storms.

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The brief

Described as the most unpredictable shower of the year, it is currently active for viewers attempting to spot it. Coverage from MSN, Starlust, Space Daily, and Space highlights the shower's volatile nature.

Space Daily notes that while the shower produced dozens of meteors per hour in rare years like 1998, it often shows almost nothing in most years. Guides provide details on when and how to watch the event, though the actual visibility remains uncertain.

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Quick answers

Why is this meteor shower considered unpredictable?

Coverage notes the June Bootids have flared to dozens of meteors an hour in rare years like 1998, but most years the shower is so weak it shows almost nothing.

When is the shower peaking?

Coverage reports the shower is peaking this week.

What sources are covering this event?

MSN, Starlust, Space Daily, and Space.

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Topics

June Bootids Meteor Shower Astronomy Space Daily

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