"Rare Nova Explosion Creates New Star Visible in Night Sky for a Week"

The rare celestial phenomenon of the T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) star explosion, set to occur sometime between now and September, will light up the Corona Borealis constellation for about a week, reaching a brightness comparable to the North Star, Polaris. This event, classified as a nova, results from the interaction of a white dwarf and a red giant star, triggering an enormous thermonuclear explosion. Unlike a supernova, the star system survives, and the nova is expected to be visible to the naked eye for several days, offering a unique opportunity to witness the ephemeral yet awe-inspiring nature of celestial phenomena.