comet
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Halley's Comet crossed the skies during the short reign of King Harold Godwinson, who ruled England from January 6 to October 14, 1066.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
When longtime announcer Don Pardo asks Kroeger’s milquetoast contender, “When is the next reappearance of Halley’s Comet scheduled?” a buzzer instantly cuts him off.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
Just as Amazon has tried to ban Comet, other retailers have rebuffed Amazon’s automated system acting on the behalf of their customers.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
The Comet 3I/ATLAS will be at its closest point to Earth on 19 December.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025
"See how it flames across the sky today on His Grace's name day, as if the gods themselves had raised a banner in his honor. The smallfolk have named it King Joffrey's Comet."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing comet
Oh, My Stars! The Language of Outer Space
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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