It will also fade significantly, but the tail development should peak in May or June. It will be lost by the general public in the Sun's glare. Experienced observers might be able to follow it. Comet is moving rapidly towards the south and continues to fade. Northern Hemisphere observers lose the comet during this period.
Comet continues to be a binocular object for Southern Hemisphere observers.
The comet is currently visible most of the night and is be bright enough to be seen in small binoculars. That way there will be someone to assist you in finding the comet. Comet Hale-Bopp may be visible during the total solar eclipse that runs through Mongolia and eastern Siberia on March 9, 1997. Planets visible this month. Constellation of the Month .