Halley'S Comet 2024 Calendar. 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. The comet will reach the farthest point from the sun on december 9, 2023.

The orionid meteor shower lasts from sept. Halley’s comet may be one of the most historically coveted comet sightings, but the october shower it will produce this year is average at best;