I remember seeing comet Hale-Bopp while I was driving on the freeway at sunset. It was so bright you couldn’t miss it. It was pretty cool.
Hale-Bopp was the only comet I have ever seen. I tried to see Halley’s comet and even bought a telescope but never saw it.
I was visiting my parents around 1997. They lived in the middle of nowhere and Hale-Bopp was visible. I set up a 22 power spotting scope and it was clear tho still pretty small.
My parents were getting ready for bed when I asked them if they wanted to see a comet. They were in their 80s and I wa a bit surprised when they came outside.
The spotter was a good one with ED glass elements. Maybe I will get it out again.