The word comet comes from the greek word kometes, meaning "long hair". Why do you think this word is used?

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Its because when you see a comet falling in the night sky, most of the time, you see a long white streak right behind it.

Nedelka answered Jan 4, 2021

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Porque un cometa tiene un núcleo y un rastro luminoso de gases que parece una cola

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Safwat Fathi answered Jan 10, 2021

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