Arietid Meteor Shower Will Grace the Twilight Morning Sky in June—What to Know

Arietid Meteor Shower Will Grace the Twilight Morning Sky in June—What to Know
A meteor streaks above the horizon. Monis Zubair/Shutterstock
Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
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There’s a good chance you will spot shooting stars streaking from the eastern horizon during twilight hours later this spring season. A daytime meteor shower called the Arietids—though largely invisible to human eyes (since they fall during daylight)—will peak in June. Being incredibly active meteors, however, many are likely to spill over into the predawn sky when it’s still dark enough to see them.

The big question, though, is how many will we see?
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Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.