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We are closer to Halley's Comets next visit than its last (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] jqubed@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (4 children)

On 9 December 2023, Halley's Comet reached the farthest and slowest point in its orbit from the Sun when it was travelling at 0.91 km/s (2,000 mph) with respect to the Sun.

[–] misophonium@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 3 days ago (3 children)

My mind is fully blown that the SR-71 could outrun a comet

[–] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

The SR-71 could almost outrun the moon. Maybe it could. Claimed max 2,200mph vs average 2,288mph of the moon

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