"Rare Opportunity: Witness a Nova Explosion and 'New' Star This Year"

Astronomers predict that this year, people will have the rare opportunity to witness the explosion of the T Coronae Borealis star system in the Milky Way galaxy, as it is expected to undergo a nova event, brightening significantly for a short period. This occurrence, which happens approximately once every 80 years, is caused by a white dwarf in the binary star system accumulating matter from a red giant until a thermonuclear reaction occurs, resulting in a dramatic increase in brightness. The nova is anticipated to be visible in the constellation Corona Borealis and may reach a brightness level similar to the North Star, remaining observable for several days before dimming.