Comet Lovejoy through Morby Castle Ruins . ... Credit Copyright: P-M Hed n ( Clear Skies , TWAN ) Explanation: This new comet is quite photogenic. ... The past few weeks have been an unusually active time for comet watchers as four comets were visible simultaneously with binoculars: ISON , Lovejoy , Encke , and LINEAR . ... In two and a half weeks, Comet Lovejoy will reach its closest approach to the Sun at a distance just inside the orbital distance of the Earth. ... NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...