The periodic comet Halley is expected to be seen again in the year _______ .

2012

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2052

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2062

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2082

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The correct option is C 2062
Halley's comet will next appear in the night sky in the year 2062. It orbits the sun every 75-76 years, so this is the time between appearances. Halley's comet was recorded by Edmund Halley in 1682. It was seen again in 1758, 1835, 1910, and 1986.

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