The June Bootids meteor shower peaks around June 20-27, with best viewing times shortly after sunset when the radiant in the constellation Bootes is high in the sky. For the 2025 peak, the shower's radiant is highest in the post-sunset sky around June 27, and the shower will be active from June 18 to June 21 or even up to July 2 in some observations. To see about 20 meteors, you should head to a dark location with minimal light pollution, away from city lights. Look roughly 30-40 degrees away from the radiant point in Bootes. The optimal time is shortly after sunset until around midnight. Some of the best places to see meteor showers, including the Bootids, especially in the U.S., are:

• Dark Sky Parks or areas with minimal light pollution
• Death Valley National Park, California
• Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania
• Big Bend National Park, Texas

For locations worldwide, renowned dark sky areas include:

• Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, New Zealand
• Namib Desert, Namibia
• Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve, Ireland

If you are in or around Boston, try to find open fields or beaches away from city lights for a good view. Summary for seeing the June Bootids 2025 meteor shower with about 20 meteors:

• Date: Around June 20-27, peak near June 27
• Time: Shortly after sunset to midnight
• Location: Dark sky areas away from city lights, look 30-40 degrees from Bootes radiant
• Recommended places: National parks with low light pollution like Death Valley, Cherry Springs, Big Bend

This advice ensures you have the best chance of viewing a clear meteor shower display.