Comets that have hit Earth have been a mixed bag. Early in Earth's history, during the solar system's chaotic beginning, they ...

Gianluca Masi from the Virtual Telescope Project captured imagery of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). The comet's closest approach to ...

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was that rare type of comet that arrived with fanfare and lived up to the hype, serving up naked-eye views ...

A celestial spectacle from Halley's Comet will illuminate the night sky this week. Here's how to watch and when to look up.

As the Earth orbits the sun, several times a year it passes through debris left by passing comets and sometimes asteroids.

From late Monday into the early hours of Tuesday, debris from Halley's comet will create shooting stars. Here's the best time ...

Halley's Comet holds a special place of significance and popularity among both the general public and the astronomy community ...

Halley’s comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by the comet leads to two major meteor showers every year ...

Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by ...

To best view the Eta Aquarids, find an area well away from city lights or street lights. On a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair, lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking ...

Comets that have hit Earth have been a mixed bag. Early in Earth's history, during the solar system's chaotic beginning, they were likely the source of our planet's water, ultimately making up ...