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In 1985, Soviet engineers sent two balloons floating through Venus for 46.5 hours. Their motherships then used the planet’s gravity to chase Halley’s Comet

Soviet spacecraft Vega 1 and Vega 2 undertook a dual mission to Venus and Halley's Comet. These probes deployed landers and balloons onto Venus before flying past the comet. Vega 1 and Vega 2 successfully transmitted data from Venus's atmosphere and surface. The spacecraft then gathered crucial information about Halley's…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see 'shooting stars' dropped by Halley's Comet

The Eta Aquariids will peak May 5-6, with debris from Halley's Comet creating swift meteors, though bright moonlight will make them harder to see.

LiveScience · May 3

Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight and stargazers are in for a ‘rare’ treat

The best time to watch a meteor shower is typically after midnight, or in the early pre-dawn hours

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Orionid meteor shower 2024: when and where to see it in the UK this October

The annual celestial event occurs when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley's Comet

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2024

Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak could spawn over 100 'shooting stars' per hour this weekend

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on May 5, and this year looks favorable for a good light show put on by bits of Halley's Comet as they burn up in Earth's atmosphere.

Space · May 3, 2024

Halley's Comet begins its 38-year journey back toward Earth tonight

On Friday, Dec. 8, Halley's Comet reaches its farthest point from the sun and begins its journey back through the solar system.

Space · Dec 8, 2023

Orionid meteor shower: How and where to see spectacular light show tonight

The ‘breath-taking’ display is caused by Halley’s Comet and emanates from just above the Orion constellation

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Starwatch: Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak

Up to 20 meteors an hour may be visible as Earth passes through centre of dust cloud left by Halley’s comet

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Starwatch: Halley’s comet dust on show in meteor shower

More than 50 meteors an hour may be seen as Earth ploughs through fragments left by comet

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

30 years ago, one tiny space probe's comet flybys defied all scientific expectations

The Giotto probe paved the way for Dawn, Rosetta, and so much more.

Inverse · Jul 11, 2022