Stellar Spectacle Imminent: NASA Predicts Rare Nova Visibility Soon, Offers Viewing Tips
Washington — A rare astronomical event that has enthusiasts and scientists alike abuzz may soon be visible from Earth. NASA astronomers are closely monitoring an upcoming nova explosion, expected to light up the night sky “any day now.” This spectacular cosmic event, resulting from a thermonuclear explosion on a white dwarf star, could be seen with the naked eye, offering a unique viewing opportunity for stargazers worldwide. Novae occur in a binary star system where …