Anticipation Builds for Rare Nova Event in Night Sky

The Blaze Star, T Coronae Borealis, is expected to erupt soon, marking its first visible explosion in nearly 80 years.

T Coronae Borealis, a binary star system, is poised for a nova event visible to the naked eye for the first time since 1946.
The nova occurs when a white dwarf collects enough material from its companion red giant to trigger a thermonuclear explosion.
Astronomers predicted the nova might occur by September, but the exact timing remains uncertain, with hopes for an imminent eruption.
The event offers a unique research opportunity, as modern instruments can now capture data that was unavailable during past eruptions.
Observers should look between the bright stars Vega and Arcturus to locate the Northern Crown constellation, where the nova will appear.