Halley's comet: A celestial legacy illuminating our skies
Halley's Comet, officially designated as 1P/Halley, stands as one of our solar system's most renowned celestial bodies. Its predictable 76-year orbit has made it a subject of fascination for astronomers and skywatchers alike. While the comet won't grace our skies again until 2061, its legacy continues to manifest through annual meteor showers, notably the Eta Aquariids A brief history of Halley's Comet Named after English astronomer Edmond Halley, who accurately predicted its return in 1758, Halley's Comet has been observed and recorded by various civilizations for millennia. Its periodic appearances have been linked to significant historical events and have inspired countless myths and legends. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower: Halley's annual gift Each year, Earth passes through the debris trail left by Halley's Comet, resulting in the Eta Aquariid meteor shower. This spectacle occurs annually between April 15 and May 27, with peak activity typical...