Halley's Comet 2061: a rare one-generation viewing window

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Halley's Comet 2061: a rare one-generation viewing window
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Halley’s Comet is predicted to reach perihelion on July 28, 2061, with the next return on March 27, 2134; while the date is precise, the best viewing depends on brightness, geometry, and local conditions, making 2061 a once-in-a-generation opportunity for many people today, and the comet’s debris also fuels annual meteor showers observed from Earth.

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