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Look Up Tonight: The Bootids Meteor Shower Is Already Active

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The Bootids defy prediction, with yearly meteor activity that even science can't accurately estimate.

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The rain of meteors Booted will again illuminate the sky of Jalisco, an opportunity to observe one of the most peculiar astronomical shows of the year. The event occurs annually between the end of June and the beginning of July, when the Earth crosses the remains of dust and ice left by comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke, which are lit up when it comes into contact with the Earth's atmosphere. YOU CAN INTEREST: The peanut-shaped asteroid that challenges sci…

The June Bootides meteor rain is active until July 2nd, with a peak of activity expected around June 27th. But be careful, this heavenly appointment is known for its totally unpredictable character: it can offer a memorable show with dozens of meteors per hour, or to be summed up in a flat calm. The observation will in any case be complicated by the very short summer nights and the presence of a brilliant Moon.

The evenings of late June will offer astronomy lovers one of the most fascinating shows of 2026. It is the rain of Bootidas stars, a phenomenon known for its unpredictable behavior and the possibility of surprising with an activity much greater than expected. Unlike other meteor showers that maintain a relatively constant intensity each year, the Bootidas can vary drastically. Sometimes they barely produce a few meteors per hour, while in except…

Before the Persians monopolized attention in August, another rain of shooting stars, more discreet, but just as fascinating, reached its peak on the nights of 26 and 27 June 2026: the Bootides of June. An opportunity to lift eyes to the sky without waiting for the summer. Bootides belong to these swarms of meteors that the Earth crosses each year on a fixed date, when it crosses a cloud of debris left by a comet in its orbit. These tiny fragment…

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mariefrance.fr broke the news on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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