The diagram below shows the orbit of Halley’s Comet around the Sun as viewed from space. Earth's orbit is also shown.The only years shown in which Halley's Comet could be viewed from Earth without the use of a telescope were 1910 and 1986. What is the next year in which Halley's Comet will be visible from the Earth without the use of a telescope?

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The diagram below shows the orbit of Halley’s Comet around the Sun as viewed from space. Earth's orbit is also shown.<br><img src='https://fatskills.com/images2/science-questions/Regents_2008_8th_Grade_26.PNG'><br>The only years shown in which Halley's Comet could be viewed from Earth without the use of a telescope were 1910 and 1986. What is the next year in which Halley's Comet will be visible from the Earth without the use of a telescope?