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Halley's Comet

Debris Debris Trails Meteor Showers Orbital Characteristics Orionids Debris Stream 1P/Halley Debris Trail Orbital Mechanics Orbital Period Debris and Meteor Showers Historical Significance Comet Characteristics Impact on Meteor Showers Orbital Path Orionids Origin Dust Fragments Comet SWAN Comet Lemmon Historical Observations Debris Paths Debris from Halley's Comet Fragmentation Future Orbit Visibility Appearance Observation Contribution to Meteor Showers Debris Field Connection to Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Under New Moon Tonight

Dark, moonless skies favor sightings of 10–20 fast meteors an hour from Halley’s Comet debris, with possible views of Comet Lemmon, Comet SWAN or northern aurora in some areas.

Orionid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Under Moonless Skies Next Week