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Halley's Comet Return

Follow the long countdown to the next perihelion of Halley's Comet in 2061.

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Halley's Comet Return

Halley's Comet, officially designated 1P/Halley, completes an orbit around the Sun roughly every 75 years. The next widely anticipated return will be in 2061.

What to Expect

  • The comet should be visible to the naked eye from dark locations.
  • Observers in the southern hemisphere are expected to get the best views shortly before perihelion.

Historical Context

Halley's Comet has been recorded by astronomers and skywatchers since at least 240 BCE, inspiring myths, scientific debate, and artistic depictions across cultures.