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A week after the northern lights were visible in the Mid-Atlantic, a rare comet made an appearance. But, if you missed it Wednesday, don’t worry; you still have a few more days to catch it.

But that's no fireball. It's Halley's Comet. And you're about to hitch a ride on it. Get ready for a journey around the Sun to the edge of the Solar System. And back again. What conditions would ...