Oct 19, 2025 · It will be a while before you can see it for yourself, however. Halley’s comet was last visible from Earth in 1986, meaning we won’t have a chance to see it again until 2061.

Track the real-time countdown to Halley's Comet next appearance in 2061. The definitive source for information about the most famous comet in history.

Sep 17, 2024 · Halley’s Comet will make its next closest approach to the Sun, known as reaching perihelion, in July 2061. And this time, the comet will be much closer to Earth than it was in …

Halley's Comet[b] is the only known short-period comet that is consistently visible to the naked eye from Earth, [14] appearing every 72–80 years, [15] though with the majority of recorded …

Jun 17, 2024 · Halley’s Comet will reach its next closest point to the Sun on July 28, 2061. On its way toward the Sun, during the late spring and early summer, it will be visible in the morning …

Oct 19, 2025 · The Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct. 21-22 with up to 20 meteors per hour. Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN R2 may also glow green after sunset, making this a rare …

Aug 11, 2025 · Halley’s Comet, one of the most famous celestial objects visible from Earth, was last seen in 1986 and is expected to return in 2061. This article explores its historic sightings, …

High precision real time tracking tool for 1P/Halley which can be used identify 1P/Halley and follow its movements across deep sky stellar fields.

An accurate animation showing the current position of Halley's Comet, where it was and where it's going to be. Also a description of its history and structure.

Oct 17, 2025 · Comets Lemmon and SWAN will be at their brightest just as the annual Orionid meteor shower produced by Halley's Comet reaches its peak.