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Many comets orbit the sun. How often we see them depends on their orbits. Halley's Comet, the most famous one, returns about every 75 years. It was last seen in 1986 and is expected again in 2061.

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How often does Halley's comet appear in the sky?

every 76 years


How often does halley comet appear and why?

About once every 76 years.


When the Hally's Comet will appear?

when we die


When will Biela's comet next appear?

2061


What is a famous comet and how often does it appear in the sun?

The most famous regularly returning comet is named Halley's comet. It nears the Sun every 74 years. Last seen in 1986.


How often does Halley ' comet appear?

Every 76 years or so. The last known sighting was in 1986, the next in 2061 or 2062.


Which heavenly bodies appear in the sky at regular bit long intervals and have a tail?

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Why does halleys comet appear?

Halley's comet appears because it is a comet that orbits the Sun. It as a highly elliptical (oval) orbit which makes it seem to fly out of the solar system and back.


Why does Halley's comet appear when it does?

Beacause it completes its orbit in 76 years.


Does Halley's comet appear every 75 -76 years?

Yes.


What make's the comet's light up?

The sun makes a comet appear bright. A comet is usually made up of ice and rock. The ice reflects the light of the sun very well.


Which part of comet is on the opposite side of a comet from the sun?

Solar winds blow the debris of the traveling comet to make it appear it has a tail.