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Halley's comet does not circle the Earth, it orbits the Sun. It will enter the inner solar system again in mid-2061. (It passes through every 75-76 years.)

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What is the next year that Halleys comet will be visible from earth?

2061


N what year will Halleys Comet again be visible to people on Earth?

Probably around the year 2060, depending on how good our telescopes are by then.


When will Haley's comet circle earth again?

Haleys comet does not orbit the earth it orbits the sun; and it is expected to return again in 2061


Where did Halleys Comet land on earth or did it land at all?

No it didn't, it will return!


What does the halleys comet revolve around?

Around the earth and past the sun.


When will halleys comet be visible by the naked eye?

In the year 2061 it is scheduled to pass by earth.


Does halleys comet cause catastrophies?

No. The only way a comet could cause a catastrophe would be if it collided with Earth. The orbit of Halley's Comet keeps it at a safe distance from us.


What did Edmund Halley invent?

Edmund Halley did not invent anything, but he was a British astronomer known for calculating the orbit of the comet that now bears his name. Halley's Comet, which passes by Earth approximately every 75-76 years, was the first comet to be recognized as periodic.


Does Halleys comet orbits earth in an elongated ellipse?

Yes, Halley's comet orbits the Sun in an elongated elliptical orbit, which means it travels closer to the Sun and then swings far out into space before returning again on its approximately 76-year journey.


What is the best time of day to view Halleys comet in March?

You can't see Halley's Comet at any time of the year now. It was last seen from Earth in 1986 and won't be seen from Earth again until 2061. It orbits the Solar System, taking about 75 to 76 years to do so, so it can only be seen about that often from Earth.


When will the comet will hit the earth again?

We don't currently know when a comet will hit planet Earth.