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, is believed to have been traveling through the night sky every so often for more than 2,

Lemmon and SWAN — plus a meteor shower are gracing October 2025 skies, weather-permitting. Learn the best times and directions for viewing.

According to the American Meteor Society website, the shower will reach its peak on the evenings of Oct. 20 and 21, as the moon will be in its new phase and not reflecting any light to compete with the view.

If you enjoy light shows, there's one in store this week, thanks to Halley's comet. NASA said debris from the famous comet, known as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, will reach its climax on Tuesday night, heading into the early morning of Wednesday.