Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What commet comes after every 76 years?

  1. SWIFT-TUTTLE

  2. COMET HYAKUTAKE

  3. COMET SHOEMAKER-LEVY 9

  4. COMET HALLEY
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Explanation

Halley's Comet is the most famous short-period comet, visible from Earth every 75-76 years. Its regular appearance has been documented since ancient times, with the most recent perihelion occurring in 1986. The other comets listed have different orbital periods or are one-time events.

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