Comet Hyakutake Finder Chart for Early April . ... Credit Copyright: HST Comet Hyakutake Observing Team and NASA . MPEG Movie of the Comet's Position in April (2.8 MB) Explanation: During April Comet Hyakutake heads in toward the Sun after passing the Earth . At this time the comet's orbit places it north of the Earth. ... As the comet recedes from the Earth it will appear dimmer even though it is getting intrinsically brighter as it nears the Sun. ... NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...