Comet Jacques is now gradually fading in brightness but is currently superbly placed for observation from Northern Hemisphere latitudes. The comet started August in Auriga and at magnitude +6.7 was easily within binocular and small telescope range. Through the eyepiece it displayed a bright condensed coma with a short tail.

Location and star chart

Jacques is currently continuing on its northwesterly path and moved into Perseus on August 5th where it remains until the 15th. On this date, the comet passes into the faint constellation of Camelopardalis and is expected to have faded slightly to magnitude +6.8. It then moves into Cassiopeia on August 19th before crossing into Cepheus on August 27th, where it stays for the remainder of the month.

From northern latitudes, the comet is visible during August high in the sky towards the east in the early hours of the morning. The visibility improves as the month progresses. From latitudes of 40N or greater, Jacques is circumpolar during the second half of August, hence never setting. It should remain within binocular range although by months end is expected to have faded to magnitude +7.4

From Southern Hemisphere latitudes, the comet won't be visible again until early September. The finder chart below shows the positions of Jacques from August 11 to August 22, 2014.

Comet Jacques (C/2014 E2) Finder Chart from August 11 to 22, 2014 - pdf format

C/2014 E2 (Jacques) Data (at epoch May 23, 2014)

Comet (C/2014 E2) Jacques Data Table

See also

Comet Jacques (C/2014 E2) now within small telescope range
Comet Jacques (C/2014 E2) visible with binoculars and small scopes
Comet Jacques (C/2014 E2) passes north of the "W" of Cassiopeia
Comet Jacques (C/2014 E2) remains within binocular range
Comet Jacques (C/2014 E2) high in the sky during September