# Halley's Comet Meteor Shower

> Halley's Comet sends debris toward Earth, creating a visible meteor shower tonight.
- Title: Halley's Comet Meteor Shower · Futurism | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: halley's comet, orionids, meteor shower, earth, debris, naked eye, science, technology, Halley's, Comet, Meteor, Shower
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/future-society/halleys-comet-earth-debris
- Author: Frank Landymore
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:50:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: halley's comet, orionids, meteor shower, earth, debris, naked eye, science, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Orionids meteor shower, caused by Halley's Comet debris, will be visible in the eastern sky tonight with the naked eye.