Santa Clarita’s night sky is set to dazzle as the Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight (Oct. 20–21), offering residents a chance to witness up to 20 shooting stars per hour, all born from debris left behind by Halley’s Comet. The Orionids, active from Oct. 2 through Nov. 7, are known for their bright, fast-moving meteors that zip across ...

A recently discovered comet will soon make an appearance in the night sky in February. Discovered on March 2, 2022, by astronomers using the Zwicky Transient Facility’s wide-field survey camera at the Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, California, the comet will make its closest approach to the sun on January 12, according to NASA. Named Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), ...

The Orionid Meteor Shower is expected to put on a spectacular display in Santa Clarita as meteors streak across the night sky this weekend. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend, starting Friday evening and continuing until Sunday October 20-22. However, prime-time viewing is Friday, October ...