SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

COMETS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many years does it take for Halley’s Comet to pass Earth?
A
75 years
B
200 years
C
30 years
D
50 years
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Halley’s orbit period is, on average, 76 Earth years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Halley’s Comet, Comet Halley, or sometimes simply Halley, officially designated 1P/Halley, is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–79 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Halley’s Comet is arguably the most famous comet. It is a “periodic” comet and returns to Earth’s vicinity about every 75 years, making it possible for a human to see it twice in his or her lifetime. The last time it was here was in 1986, and it is projected to return in 2061.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is C Halley’s Halley’s comet is visible on earth once every years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Halley comet’ is a short period comet that can be seen from the earth after every 76 years. It was last seen in 1986 and it will be visiting our solar system again in 2061.

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