Distribution of observations (see Table A.1) of P/2016 G1 along its orbit. The symbols indicate the apparitions from aphelion (Q) to aphelion. Perihelion is marked (q). Filled symbols show when the comet was detected, open symbols where it was not detected. No observations were acquired during the 2002 July–2006 September apparition. The positions of the planet symbols correspond to 2016 July.