Bootid Meteor Shower, peaking June 27, promises a rare celestial display with meteors from comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke lighting up ...

The unpredictable Bootid meteor shower peaks tonight, though stargazers in the U.S. will need luck on their side to catch one ...

The best time to see the Bootid meteor shower will likely be before dawn or just after dusk on Friday (June 27). The Bootid ...

Each day, around 48.5 tons (44,000 kilograms) of ancient debris dating back to the creation of our solar system collide with ...

With the moon only 9% illuminated, the skies will be dark. This increases the chances of spotting meteors without the glare ...

A rare fireball seen over the Southeast last week was tied to the annual Bootid meteor shower. Find out how you can still ...

To spot one, look toward the constellation Boötes in the northern sky—apps like SkyView or Star Walk can help. For best ...

The unpredictable Bootid meteor shower peaks tonight, though stargazers in the U.S. will need luck on their side to catch one of the ancient shooting stars streaking through the post-sunset sky.

The Bootid meteor shower is normally weak, but some years have provided bigger displays. For example, in 1998, there was a strong outburst with the zenithal hourly rate (ZHR) reaching 100.

If the skies stay clear, Pretoria residents may be treated to a meteor shower tonight. Here's when and where to look for the rare Bootids.

According to the International Meteor Organisation, the Bootid meteor shower is active from June 22 to July 2. Space.com says: “Shooting stars associated with the comet may be observed emanating from ...