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Rare Nova Event to Illuminate Night Sky

T Coronae Borealis, a recurrent nova, will soon be visible from Earth for the first time in decades.

  • 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.
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