2 Oddball Meteor Showers Will Occur in June, Ushering in Summer

2 Oddball Meteor Showers Will Occur in June, Ushering in Summer
A meteor streaks across the sky above Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, in 2016. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Michael Wing
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Meteor-spotting in June has traditionally been both a gamble and a tease.

A duo of meteor showers have always occurred the first month of summer, and when the odds fall in our favour, we win the meteor lottery—seeing spectacular outbursts of shooting stars from one among the pair.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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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.