Before the end of the year, fans of astronomy will have the opportunity to witness an exceptionally rare astronomical phenomenon: the T Coronae Borealis nova.
This celestial event, which occurs approximately once every 80 years, is expected to be visible in the coming months and promises to be one of the brightest shows in the night sky.
According to POTthis could be an opportunity once in a lifetime to observe a novaa stellar explosion that surpasses events such as solar eclipses and the northern lights in rarity.
The The last time T Coronae Borealis made its appearance was in 1946and its next exhibition is scheduled for before October of this year.
Unlike solar eclipses, which occur several times a decade, and the northern lights, whose last major display was 21 years ago, the T Coronae Borealis nova is a much rarer event.
Once it reaches its maximum brightness, it will be visible to the naked eye for several days and could last more than a week with the use of binoculars before beginning to dim.
T Coronae Borealis is located 3,000 light years from Earth and it is a white dwarf that is part of a binary system, orbiting around a red giant star.
The luminous spectacle occurs when matter from the companion star builds up on the white dwarf’s surface, heats up over time and eventually produces a bright burst.
This recurrent nova is located near the Corona Borealis, between the constellations Hercules and Boötes.
For observers in North America, it will be visible in the eastern sky after dark and will rise high in the southern sky as the night progresses.
T Coronae Borealis It is one of the five known recurring novae in our galaxythe Milky Way, adding additional interest to its upcoming appearance for space and astronomy enthusiasts.
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