Texas Skies Set to Light Up with Rare ‘Blaze Star’ Explosion: A Celestial Event 80 Years in the Making
Star-gazers in Texas are poised for a celestial spectacle as the “Blaze Star,” officially known as T Coronae Borealis, is expected to light up the night sky in an explosive display reputed to occur roughly once every 80 years. The last recorded explosion of this star system was in 1946, making this upcoming event a rare opportunity for both amateur and professional astronomers. T Coronae Borealis is located between the constellations of Hercules and Arcturus. …