How long ago was Halley's Comet's last visit?

Halley's Comet's last visit was 40 years ago.

Halley's Comet's last visit happened on February 9, 1986. That's 40 years, 7 months and 18 days.

as of September 2026

It won't be back until 2061.

Halley's Comet's last visit turns 50 on February 9, 2036.

If you were born before February 9, 1986, you're older than Halley's Comet's last visit.

Mind-bender: Halley's Comet's last visit is closer in time to the end of World War II (1945) than to today.

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