Halley's Comet

Next Halley's Comet Passage: Real-Time Countdown

Halley's Comet, one of the most famous comets, returns to the inner Solar System approximately every 76 years. The next perihelion the point in its orbit closest to the Sun is expected on July 28, 2061. This page features a live Halley's Comet countdown to help you track its long-awaited return.

If you're wondering when Halley's Comet will come back or are searching for a Halley's Comet chronometer, you've come to the right place. This timer gives you the precise time left until its next appearance in the night sky. Stay curious and mark your calendar for one of the most anticipated celestial events of the 21st century.

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