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Rare Nova Explosion to Illuminate Night Sky This Summer

NASA predicts a spectacular cosmic event visible to the naked eye, inspiring future astronomers.

The nova event involves the binary star system T Coronae Borealis, located 3,000 light-years away.
A white dwarf and red giant star will interact violently, causing a bright explosion.
The event is expected to occur between June and September 2024, marking the first visible eruption since 1946.
Astronomers and enthusiasts are eagerly preparing to observe and study the phenomenon.
The explosion will offer valuable data on stellar interactions and potentially inspire new scientific inquiries.

Astronomy Magazine