(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 ...

Comets Lemmon and SWAN will be at their brightest just as the annual Orionid meteor shower produced by Halley's Comet reaches its peak.

Have you ever seen a meteor shower? If not, there's one coming up next week that you'll be able to view, and it's called the Orionid meteor shower. This meteor shower originates from the famed, Halley ...

They sky is filled with celestial treats this month, including a close Earth-approach by two comets. Can you see in NJ?

Comets Lemmon and SWAN are soaring past Earth in a rare cosmic treat. Here's best viewing times, tips and more in ...

The meteors, per the American Meteor Society, are active annually from around Oct. 2 to Nov. 7 and can each streak up to ...

I/ATLAS is the fastest comet ever recorded and its interstellar! NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center explains. Credit: NASA's ...

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 stars without ...

WASHINGTON — The Orionid meteor shower will put on a cosmic show in the night sky this week, giving stargazers a chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour. The Orionids will peak on Tuesday, Oct. 21, ...

Comets Lemmon and SWAN are nearing Earth in a rare double cosmic treat. Where and what time can you see them? What to know.

A team of astronomers, spearheaded by researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of ...