Stargazers set for 'celestial fireworks treat' as Earth passes Halley’s Comet

There will be several hours of shooting stars as the Earth passes through the dust leftover from Halley’s Comet. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Irish stargazers will be treated to a “celestial fireworks treat” on Wednesday night.

There will be several hours of shooting stars as the Earth passes through the dust left over from Halley’s Comet.