Rare Nova Explosion to Light Up Night Sky in 2024
T Coronae Borealis, a binary star system, will become visible to the naked eye for the first time in nearly 80 years.
- The nova event will make T Coronae Borealis 1,500 times brighter than usual, briefly becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky.
- This astronomical phenomenon occurs approximately every 80 years, with the last visible explosion in 1946.
- The nova will be visible in the constellation Corona Borealis, located between the bright stars Vega and Arcturus.
- Astronomers predict the event will occur before September 2024, though the exact timing is uncertain.
- Observers will need to familiarize themselves with the constellation to spot the nova, which will be brighter than half the stars in the Big Dipper.
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