The Orionids are the leftovers and remains from Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley), which orbits the Sun every 76 years, The Orionids ...

Skygazers should have a chance to see the Orionids, one of the year's most beautiful meteor showers, just in time for Halloween.

Halley’s Comet is the most famous periodic comet, returning to the inner solar system roughly every 76 years and captivating ...

What better way to celebrate the start of May than by catching a glimpse of a meteor shower? While the 2020 eta aquarid meteor shower peaked on the evening of May 4, it may also be visible in some ...

Describes comets and early comet watching, explores the history and characteristics of Halley's Comet, and relates how people around the world are preparing for its return in 1986.