Short-period comets are celestial objects that orbit the Sun in less than 200 years. They typically originate from the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune. These comets are often easier to observe from Earth due to their relatively frequent appearances. One of the most famous short-period comets is Halley's Comet, which returns approximately every 76 years. Short-period comets usually have more elliptical orbits, allowing them to travel closer to the Sun and the inner solar system, where they can develop bright tails as they heat up and release gas and dust.