The eta Aquariid meteor shower is reaching its peak, so check for clear weather and get out before the sun rises for a chance to see pieces of Halley's comet flash through the sky. Each year, from mid ...

The Eta Aquarids get their name from the bright star Eta Aquarii in the constellation Aquarius, as the meteors appear to radiate from this point in the sky. These meteors are fast-moving and often ...

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatcher or not, you’ve likely heard of Halley’s comet. As popular as it is, however, seeing it may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for some. The comet, often referred to as just ...

Halley’s comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by the comet leads to two major meteor showers every year including the Eta Aquarids. When this meteor shower lights up the night sky, ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will light up the sky Monday, May 5 with a chance to see pieces of Halley's comet streak through the night sky. Here's what to know and when to watch. The annual Eta ...

For millennia, Halley’s Comet has terrified and inspired those who saw it blaze across the sky. This episode traces its incredible path from ancient Chinese astronomers to Edmund Halley’s ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will light up the sky Monday, May 5 with a chance to see pieces of Halley's comet streak through the night sky. Here's what to know and when to watch. The annual Eta ...

Halley's comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by the comet leads to two major meteor showers every year, including the Eta Aquarids.Related video above: A galaxy named for its ...