"2023's Spectacular Celestial Events: A Year of Rare Cosmic Phenomena"

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Source: National Geographic
"2023's Spectacular Celestial Events: A Year of Rare Cosmic Phenomena"
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Astronomers are eagerly awaiting the appearance of T Coronae Borealis, a recurrent nova that erupts every 80 years, causing a brief but intense brightening in the Northern night sky. The eruption, which could occur anytime between now and September, will be visible to the naked eye for only a week. This rare celestial event is the result of a white dwarf star consuming material from its red giant companion, triggering powerful nuclear fusion reactions. Amateur astronomers are closely monitoring the star, and the eruption will be observed using both professional and backyard telescopes.

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