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Articles about Comets (14)

Perseid Meteor Shower

The 2016 Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 12 and 13. A waxing gibbous Moon will make it harder for observers to watch the meteor shower. more

2016 Orionid Meteor Shower

In 2016, the Orionid meteor shower will be visible from October 2 to November 7. The shower is expected to peak on the night of October 20 and early morning of October 21. more

Watch out for Lyrid Meteor Shower!

The Lyrid Meteor Shower is expected to peak on the night of April 22 and early morning of April 23, 2016. more

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower

The 2015 Eta Aquarids are expected to peak on May 6 and May 7, 2016. more

What are Comets?

Comets are small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Made of dust and ice, they are remnants of Solar System's formation. more

Camelopardalids meteor shower

Everything you need to know about the May 2014 Camelopardalids meteor shower. more

All about comet Encke

Everything you need to know about Comet Encke (2P/Encke). more

3 comets in 2013

Three comets - comet ISON, comet Lovejoy and comet Encke will grace the winter skies in 2013. more

All about Comet Lovejoy

Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) is one of 3 comets that will grace the skies in November, 2013. more

All about Comet ISON

Everything you need to know about Comet ISON or C/2012 S1. more

2013: Year of comets

2013 is going to be a good year for comet watchers, with at least 3 comets that may be visible without the aid of sophisticated equipment. more

Astronomical Terms

What do astronomers really mean when they use those technical terms? more

2016 Cosmic Calendar

Sky watchers have wonderful sights to come in 2016. more

Watch out for Comet Lovejoy in January 2015

Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) will become visible to the naked eye in the next few days. more