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

The best time to see the June Bootids in the U.S. is in the hours following sunset on the night of June 27, when the radiant ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, however some years have provided bigger displays. For example, in 1998, there was a strong outburst with the zenithal hourly rate (ZHR) reaching 100.