• SanguinePar@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The last recorded outburst from T Coronae Borealis – which includes a hot, red giant star and a cool, white dwarf star – was in 1946, according to the space agency, which forecasts it will do so again before September 2024.

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      Thanks! Just to add a little more detail:

      The exact date and time of the astronomical explosion is unknown, but once it happens, Hounsell says the once-in-a-lifetime event is sure to inspire the next generation of skywatchers.