Tag: halley's comet
5 months ago
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Halley's Comet: this weekend marks famed comet's aphelion - when was it first discovered?

The comet has been noted by astronomers since 240 BC

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7 months ago
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Orionid meteor shower: where to see them in the UK, when is the peak - how to see shooting stars

The shower is caused by the Earth passing through the debris left behind by Halley's Comet

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8 months ago
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A 'once in a life-time event' sees Comet Nishimura pass Earth and be visible to the naked eye

The comet will pass Earth on 12 September

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over 1 year ago
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The Orionids could put on a spectacular display in October - how to see them at home

The Orionids could put on a spectacular celestial display in October. Gaze upwards and - if the weather remains clear...

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