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For the last 4.5 billion years Halley's Comet has orbited the Sun.

The last time it was visible to the naked eye on Earth was 1986.

The next near pass is likely to be about 2061.

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Why does Halleys comet travel through our solar system regularly?

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When is the next Halley's comet?

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What causes a meteor showers at the same time each year?

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