Did you see Halley’s comet when it was last in our inner Solar System in 1986? One of, if not the, most famous comet of all, its trip around the Sun 36 years ago left its mark on a generation.

Recent satellite encounters show that Halley’s comet is still a dirty snowball, but it’s a dirty snowball wrapped in a thick overcoat of dark carbon. A San Diego researcher who participated in the ...

Halley's Comet is still leaving its mark on our solar system as one of the most well-known celestial bodies or space rocks. September 26 marked the start of the annual Orionids meteor shower-an ...

Want to see specks of Halley’s Comet light-up as “fireballs” as they whack into Earth’s atmosphere? All you need is your own wide eyes—and clear skies—this week to try to see that from your own ...

The most famous comet of all is headed back toward Earth. Halley’s comet reached aphelion — its farthest point from the sun — on Dec. 8, at which point it began its long journey back to the sun.

Let's dive into the story of Halley's Comet! Let's dive into the story of Halley's Comet! First seen in 239 B.C., Halley's Comet is arguably history’s most famous comet. With an orbital ...