"Rare Cosmic Event: Witness the Birth of a New Star through a Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Explosion"
TL;DR
Astronomers predict that a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic explosion in the T Coronae Borealis system, resulting from the interaction between two stars, will create a new, bright star visible to the naked eye for several days. This event, known as a nova, is expected to occur between now and September this year, and will make T Coronae Borealis the brightest star in the Corona Borealis constellation before gradually fading. The constellation can be observed in the UK, with the best viewing time approaching in the spring.
- A once-in-a-lifetime cosmic explosion will create a new star and you can see it The Independent
- Move over, solar eclipse: Scientists predict a once-in-a-lifetime nova explosion in the coming months BBC.com
- 'New' star to join the night sky when nova appears this year, NASA predicts Akron Beacon Journal
- Rare nova explosion will be seen in Capital Region's night skies Times Union
- View Nova Explosion, 'New' Star in Northern Crown – Watch the Skies NASA Blogs
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