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Halley's Comet to be visible in the skies over Essex almost 50 years early

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Stargazers could be in for rare a treat with the arrival of Halley's Comet in the night sky later this month.

Dust from the incredible lights display is expected to be visible in the night sky on October 21 and 22 - decades earlier than its expected time of arrival in 2061.

The comet is usually seen once every 75 years and it was not expected to be seen again until 2061. Space experts say the stunning display is caused when the cosmic dust burns up in the Earth's atmosphere.

It was so-called because it was discovered and named by Edmond Halley in 1705 

Reports say the cosmic dust is likely to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere and create a stunning meteor display.

Experts say people will not need a telescope to see the display as it will be visible to the naked eye and the best time to see it will be around midnight

Halley's Comet was discovered and named by Edmond Halley in 1705.

Halley's Comet to be visible in the skies over Essex almost 50 years early


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