‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova explosion will add a new star to the night sky in a dazzling spectacle: NASA

American news By means of Patrick Reilly Published June 12, 2024, 10:59 PM ET Scientists around the world are eagerly awaiting a cosmic nova event that NASA says will add a “new star” to the night sky sometime between now and September. The spectacle will be so bright that it will be visible to the … Read more

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ nova explosion will bring a new star to the night sky, NASA says

Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will create many new astronomers, giving young people a cosmic event that they can observe for themselves, ask their … Read more

A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says. Here’s what you need to know.

A rare burst of light from a dead star will likely be visible to humans Soil this summer in a fleeting but potentially grim celestial display that scientists are calling “a once-in-a-lifetime event.” The technical term for the impending cosmic explosion is nova, which happens when a white dwarf suddenly and often strikingly lights up … Read more

A once-in-a-lifetime explosion will bring a new star to the night sky

The nova is expected to appear in the Corona Borealis constellation, also known as the Northern Crown. - NASA

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime event … Read more

A once-in-a-lifetime explosion will bring a new star to the night sky

The nova is expected to appear in the Corona Borealis constellation, also known as the Northern Crown. - NASA

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers expect a “new star” to appear in the night sky between now and September in a celestial event that has been in the works for years, according to NASA. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime event … Read more