Halley's Comet was predicted to reach its farthest point from the sun on Dec. 9, beginning a 38-year journey toward Earth that culminates in 2061.

The Orionids meteor shower is projected to peak this weekend, according to NASA, as “one of the most beautiful showers of the year” returns nearly 40 years after Halley’s comet was last seen ...

The shower will run from Oct. 2, 2025 to Nov. 12, 2025. It will be on the night of Oct. 22-23, 2025, according to the American Meteor Society. In past years, certain Orionid meteor showers have ...

Halley's comet is, returning from , the outer solar system.After nearly 40 years, Halley's comet has reached its furthest point from the Sun and begun its return journey back toward Earth. .The ...

It's been nearly 40 years since Halley's comet last flew by Earth — and very soon, it will be headed back our way.

1 Halley's comet comes close to Earth every 75 years When will Halley's Comet return? The comet itself has a long 75-year orbit, but its remains are scattered along its route.

The comet is named after Edmond Halley, who in 1705 discovered that three previous comets seemed to return every 76 years, indicating they were likely the same comet.

The comet is named after Edmond Halley, who in 1705 discovered that three previous comets seemed to return every 76 years, indicating they were likely the same comet.

Halley's Comet is one of the most influential spheres of dust, ammonia, and water ice to ever cruise through our solar system. It's the source of two annual meteor showers on Earth.

Middle Path It's been nearly 40 years since Halley's comet last flew by Earth — and very soon, it will be headed back our way. As Universe Today reports, this coming Sunday, December 9, the famed ...