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Evidence that it is true
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The comet returns roughly every 76 years and last passed the Sun in 1986
Its returns have been recorded for more than two thousand years. The next closest approach to the Sun is calculated for July 2061.
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In 1986 the comet was a disappointment for many observers
The 1986 return was the least favourable on record for viewing from Earth, and from brightly lit cities the comet was hard to see.
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The geometry in 2061 is expected to be much better than in 1986
In 2061 the comet will be on the same side of the Sun as Earth, so it should appear considerably brighter than in 1986.
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