In the past, Comet Jaques was primarily visible from Venus. Last time seen, Comet Jaques was about 14.5 kilometers from Venus. It is surrounded by the Heart and Soul Nebulas. On August 28th, Comet Jaques was only 84 million kilometers from planet Earth and one could see it through a telescope or binoculars.
The small window of time for when comets can be viewed seems to make them so much more special!
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