Bootids Meteor Shower

Has the recent flyby of McNaught got you in the mood for observing other comets and meteors?  It's had that effect on me.  We can look forward to welcoming summer with the June Bootids meteor shower from around (the dates for this shower vary slightly) June 22 to July 1, peaking Sunday, June 27.  This annual shower isn't exactly known for extravagant displays, but rather for its inconsistency.  The normal hourly rate is probably less than 5 for most years, but in 1998 the ZHR was up to 100!  Some predictions say there's another chance for such an outburst this year.  The moon will be full at the end of the month, but either way, I say "what the heck".  Relax, pull up a lawn chair and grab those binoculars!  You never know what you'll see unless you get out there.

Where to look

Sources: 
meteorshowersonline
spaceweather.com