Belonging to the Symbolism art movement, the genre of this piece is landscape. 

The mountains rise steeply against a deep teal sky that transitions to a darker hue, indicative of the color gradients of the night. A vibrant comet with a vast, illuminated tail streaks across this star-studded tableau, bisecting the upper expanse of the canvas and becoming the focal point that the title references. The lower portion of the artwork reveals a silhouette of architectural structures with radiant golden hues, suggesting human habitation nestled in this serene yet imposing natural environment.