June Bootids: Most chaotic meteor shower of 2026 to peak this week (opens original article in a new tab)

The June Bootids meteor shower is expected to peak this week with up to 100 meteors per hour, though its unpredictable nature may result in lower visibility.

• The June Bootids meteor shower is set to peak this week with up to 100 meteors per hour.
• The shower's unpredictable nature means visibility could be much lower than expected.
• Observers in the Northern Hemisphere have a better chance of viewing the meteor shower.