NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center credits the image of the star known as 'Blaze Star,' or T Coronae Borealis, which was expected to explode in May and June but has not yet done so. However, signs indicate that the cosmic explosion is imminent. At a magnitude of +2, Blaze Star is comparable in brightness to the North Star, but as a recurring nova, it will only illuminate the sky for a brief period before returning to its original intensity. Located in the Corona Borealis constellation about 3,000 light-years away, reaching the star would require 57 million years traveling at 35,000 mph. Blaze Star is part of a two-star system consisting of a red giant and a white dwarf star, with billions of years of age difference between them. The red giant continuously feeds material to the white dwarf until a detonation occurs, resulting in a temporary increase in brightness known as a nova. This recurring event is expected to be visible to the naked eye and is anticipated to occur soon.However, an exact date cannot be determined by experts. They anticipate that it will probably occur around the end of September.

Here's how to find it: The star is situated within the Corona Borealis constellation and will only become visible during the thermonuclear eruption. Nonetheless, you can still identify it using additional astronomical methods. Start by locating the Big Dipper, then proceed to follow the curve of its handle. As you do this, you will come across a shining red star named Arcturus. Moving towards the northeast, locate another star known as Vega, and in the space between these two stars, you will see the Blaze Star.