That is a lot of time to find a comet, but then there is a lot of sky to cover!

Comets came from all over the place.

That's right, one eye looking through the telescope and one eye looking for meteors. Multi-task.

Once in a blue moon.

We will be watching to see if the comet brings along with it any old or new components.

There are several minor meteor showers but the major one over the next couple weeks is the Orionid Meteor Shower, brought to you by Halley's Comet.

To see Mars well you have to look at it for a long time. Not just a peek. The more you look, the more you'll see.

Mars will be closest to the earth on October 6, when it will be 39 million miles from the United States, and 62 million kilometers from the rest of the world.

The further north you live, the greater the effect. So, Santa Claus, this one's for you!

Here is the surprising thing: 21 of the 26 individuals found their first comet during this decade, 1975 through 1984