From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 40s
Halley's Comet Meteor Shower
Halley's Comet sends debris toward Earth, creating a visible meteor shower tonight.
In brief
Halley's Comet sends debris toward Earth, creating a visible meteor shower tonight. The Orionids meteor shower, caused by Halley's Comet debris, will be visible in the eastern sky tonight with the naked eye. Originally reported by Futurism.
Halley's Comet Debris
The Orionids meteor shower pelts Earth with fast-moving bright streaks visible for minutes.
Peak Visibility
The shower peaks Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, but a waxing gibbous Moon will set early.
Comet Timeline
Halley’s Comet orbits the Sun every 76 years, last visible in 1986, returning in 2061.
How to Watch
View after moonset before dawn, away from city lights for best results with naked eye.
The headline
The Orionids meteor shower, caused by Halley's Comet debris, will be visible in the eastern sky tonight with the naked eye.
