"Get Ready for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Outburst: A 'New' Star in the Night Sky"
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The white dwarf T Coronae Borealis, located 3,000 light-years away, is expected to undergo a nova outburst, making it visible for a limited time as bright as the North Star, Polaris. This rare event, last observed in 1946, is anticipated to occur between now and September and will appear as a "new" bright star in the constellation Corona Borealis. NASA suggests stargazers look to the sky in the coming weeks for this once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity, as the outburst is caused by a white dwarf gathering enough hydrogen-filled matter from an aging star, leading to a thermonuclear reaction.
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