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Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

T Coronae Borealis, nicknamed "the blaze star," is one of 10 known recurrent novas in the galaxy. "A typical nova consists of a star, like a red giant — a star bigger than the sun — and a ... read more

Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance

But the upcoming nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is far less common, occurring roughly once every 80 years. A nova takes place when a small star suddenly and dramatically brightens for ... read more

Every 80 years, this star appears in the sky—see the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon

The reason for this flashy apparition is T Coronae Borealis (or T CrB, more briefly) which is a rare phenomenon known as a recurrent nova. As its name suggests, T CrB is located in a horseshoe ... read more

A spectacular nova explosion will be visible in 2024 and could eclipse the eclipse for stargazers

Need your next celestial fix? A recurrent nova called T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB, will soon be visible from Earth to the naked eye. Here’s what to know. The event is thanks to a recurrent nova ... read more

A once-in-a-lifetime cosmic explosion will create a new star and you can see it

The once-in-a-lifetime explosion in the T Coronae Borealis system will give it the appearance of a new star shining brightly in the night sky. Dr Daniel Brown, an associate professor in astronomy ... read more

A 'new' star 3000 light years away will be visible for a week. Here's how not to miss it

The outburst is what astronomers call a nova. It could be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity, considering an explosion of T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB, last occurred in 1946. The outburst ... read more

Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance

Yes, we know you just spent all that time figuring out how to catch the solar eclipse. But the upcoming nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is far less common, occurring roughly once every 80 ... read more