T Coronae Borealis Nova Event 4d4o3u When and Where to See the 'Blaze Star'

T Coronae Borealis, a recurrent nova, may soon brighten significantly. Here's when and where to see this rare event. 6w5g5h

Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 5 March 2025 16:00 IST

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T Coronae Borealis Nova Event: When and Where to See the 'Blaze Star'

Highlights

TCoronae Borealis is expected to brighten dramatically soon
The nova event will make the star briefly visible to the naked eye
Corona Borealis rises after sunset, making observation easier

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thermonuclear explosion on its surface. Predictions had placed the event between April and September 2024, but as it has not yet occurred, astronomers believe the eruption is imminent. The star has remained faint in recent months, but with its host constellation rising in the evening sky, skywatchers have a key opportunity to locate it before its expected brightening.

Predicted Timing of the Nova 4v3jy

According to Polaris, the North Star, before fading over the following days. Since such an event has not been observed since 1946, astronomers are closely monitoring any changes in brightness.

Where to Locate T Coronae Borealis 4v1m6n

T Coronae Borealis is positioned between two of the brightest stars in the night sky—Vega in the northeast and Arcturus in the east. Locating the Big Dipper and following the arc of its handle to Arcturus provides a simple way to find the constellation. Corona Borealis appears as a semicircle of stars, with the ‘Blaze Star' situated near Epsilon CrB, one of its brighter .

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Understanding the Nova Event 4m573l

T Coronae Borealis is a red giant. Over time, the white dwarf accumulates material from its companion until a thermonuclear reaction ignites, causing a dramatic increase in brightness. Observations in 2023 suggested that the nova was approaching, though an explosion has yet to be recorded. Since such an event is expected to last about a week, astronomers are encouraging skywatchers to familiarize themselves with the star's location in advance.

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