Astronomers predict that a rare celestial event will soon be visible in the night sky. The Blaze Star, located in the T Corona Borealis constellation, is expected to appear in late March as a result of an exploding star. This event, known as a nova, occurs when a star’s thermonuclear explosion brightens it by over 1,000 times.
The Blaze Star has been predicted since September 2024 and recent observations suggest the explosion is imminent. The event will be visible for about a week in the night sky, making it a rare opportunity for people to witness this phenomenon. Astronomers from around the world will be studying light wavelengths and other data during the event.
The Blaze Star’s eruption is a recurring event that occurs roughly every 80 years, with the last one happening in 1946. The star is part of a binary system consisting of an Earth-sized white dwarf orbiting a red giant. The explosion causes pressure and heat to build up until it suddenly brightens, creating the illusion of a new star.
Astronomers say that this event will be “incredibly exciting” for scientists to observe from their telescopes. The event is expected to reach its peak brightness around 9 pm on March 27, making it visible in the night sky. Unistellar, a telescope maker, is inviting its users to monitor the star and participate in its observation program.
Note: The exact timing of the event may vary due to ongoing observations and uncertainties in the prediction model.
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