Parts of an ancient comet will blaze across the sky this weekend as the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak, promising a ...

Asteroids, comets, and clouds contain complex organic molecules that form in space and might have kickstarted life on Earth ...

Every so often, the universe puts on a show that reminds us how rare and unpredictable space can be. Planets […] ...

Short-period comets get close to the sun much more often than their long-period kin, and every time they do, they deplete ...

Already in full swing, the Orionid meteor shower may have reached its peak overnight on October 20-21, but the show is still ...

When did Halley's Comet last appear? Halley's Comet last appeared in February 1986, although it was the worst possible ...

NASA says the meteor shower is best viewed during the pre-dawn hours, but the sweet spot is between midnight and 2 a.m. Make ...

Halley’s Comet. Halley, which takes about 76 years for each orbit of the sun, won't be seen again by casual observers until 2061, after it was last sighted in 1986. But despite its rare appearance to ...

It will be a while before you can see it for yourself, however. Halley’s comet was last visible from Earth in 1986, meaning ...

The Orionids will be at their best in the wee hours of Oct. 21, when up to 20 meteors per hour might be seen from a dark, rural sky. They'll appear to stream from a point in the sky not far from ...

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatcher or not, you’ve likely heard of Halley’s comet. As popular as it is, however, seeing it may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for some. The comet, often referred to as just ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting ...