How to Draw a Comet (Easy Step by Step)
A comet is a fun drawing because it is just one friendly star and a few swooshing lines. You only need a five-point star, three long curves for the tail, and some little diamond sparkles. Once you can draw these shapes, you can fill a whole night sky.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a comet step by step
How to Draw a Comet · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The star
Draw a big star with five points. Start at the top point, zigzag down and out to each point, then close the shape. Round off the tips a little so it looks friendly.
Step 2: The happy face
Inside the middle of the star, add two small round dots for eyes. Draw a little curved smile below and between them.
Step 3: The long tail swoosh
Start at the star's right point and draw a long curve that sweeps up and to the right, ending high near the top of the page.
Step 4: The top tail line
Above the long swoosh, draw a shorter curved line that starts a little above the star and arcs up toward the right, like a rainbow.
Step 5: The lower tail line
Below the long swoosh, start just right of the star's point and draw a third curve that sweeps up toward the right.
Step 6: Top sparkles
On the left side of the page, draw two small sparkles, one higher and one lower. Make each one a diamond with rounded corners.
Step 7: Bottom sparkles
On the right side near the bottom, draw two more diamond sparkles the same way. Make them different sizes so the sky twinkles.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your comet? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a tornado or how to draw a lightning bolt next.
Tips for drawing a comet
- Draw the star's two side points first, level with each other, so the star does not lean over.
- Draw the three tail lines in the same direction, and let them curve the same way so they look like they are moving together.
- Draw each sparkle as a small diamond with rounded corners, and make some bigger than others.
Free comet coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this comet coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your comet drawing
Color the star bright yellow and the tail lines in orange, pink and light blue. For a creative twist, color the sky dark blue and leave the sparkles white.
Comet fun fact for kids
A comet is a ball of ice and dust that grows a glowing tail when it gets close to the Sun. The tail always points away from the Sun, even when the comet is flying the other way.
Questions about drawing a comet
What shapes do I need to draw a comet?
You need a five-point star, three long curved lines for the tail, and small diamonds for the sparkles.
How do I draw a star with even points?
Start at the top point and zigzag down, out and across, then back up to close the shape. Keep the two side points level with each other.
How do I make my comet look cuter?
Give the star a happy face with two round eyes and a small smile. Scatter a few extra sparkles around it.
