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Answer : 4. "Halley's Comet"
Which comet is also called ‘Orionid meteorite’?
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Which comet is also called ‘Orionid meteorite’?
- 1Milkha Cometfalse
- 2Smoke Cometfalse
- 3Rahu Cometfalse
- 4Halley's Comettrue
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Answer : 4. "Halley's Comet"
Explanation :
Halley's Comet is also called 'Orionid meteor shower'. This meteorite is made up of debris from Halley's Comet. Halley's Comet comes around the Earth approximately every 75 years. It leaves a trail of cosmic debris. The Earth sheds its debris field every year. The Orionid meteor shower occurs in October. It is visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. According to NASA, it will be most visible in cities and areas away from street light pollution.