Let's dive into the story of Halley's Comet! Let's dive into the story of Halley's Comet! First seen in 239 B.C., Halley's Comet is arguably history’s most famous comet. With an orbital journey ...

This spectacular display, caused by debris from the famous Halley’s Comet, offers skywatchers the chance to witness dozens of ...

This week, three bright planets are making that case to be this year's “Star of Bethlehem” or "Christmas Star," with Jupiter, ...

The image of Comet Hale-Bopp blazing across the night sky of 1997 has delighted casual stargazers and astronomers alike. It was first spotted in July 1995 by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp, who ...

It was February 9, 1986, when Halley's Comet appeared in the Italian skies, 76 years after its last appearance. Francesco ...

TIM PEAKE:Now one of the most famous space phenomena, is Halley's Comet. You've probably been told about it at school, but did you know that it played a vital role in Sir Isaac Newton's discovery ...

And high above, comet Hale-Bopp hung suspended like a feathery fishing lure, its tail curving off a bit, as if blown to the side by the punishing wind. One by one, stars winked on in a darkening sky.

The small photos of Comet Hyakutake and Comet Hale-Bopp in the initial color astrophoto montage do not do them justice. Here they have been reprocessed for a larger display. The photo of Comet ...