Halley's Comet: The Long Awaited Return Journey Begins

Halley's Comet, the famous comet that orbits the sun, is reaching its farthest point from the sun, known as aphelion, on December 8. This marks the end of its 38-year journey away from the sun and the beginning of its return towards it. Over the next few decades, the comet will cross the orbits of several planets before arriving at perihelion, its closest approach to the sun, on July 28, 2061. During this time, it will become visible in the morning and evening skies, offering a spectacular celestial show for viewers in the Northern Hemisphere. However, light pollution poses a threat to the visibility of the comet, and efforts to reduce it will be crucial to ensure future generations can witness this astronomical event.