Overview

• The nova T Coronae Borealis erupts approximately every 80 years, making it a rare astronomical event.
• This white dwarf star, located 3,000 light years away, will shine 1,500 times brighter than usual.
• Observers in the Northern Hemisphere and parts of the Southern Hemisphere can see the nova over the next few months.
• The brightness peak will last only a few hours, with the nova fading within a week.
• Amateur astronomers play a crucial role in monitoring and alerting the scientific community to such events.