The star, known as 'Blaze Star' or T Coronae Borealis, was expected to undergo an explosion in May and June but has not yet displayed any signs of doing so. However, it is anticipated that the star is now on the path towards a cosmic explosion. T Coronae Borealis, shining at a magnitude of +2 similar to the North Star, is a recurring nova that will briefly illuminate the sky with its brightness before returning to its original intensity. Situated in the Corona Borealis constellation around 3,000 light-years away from Earth, the star is part of a two-star system composed of a large red giant star and a small white dwarf star with a significant age gap. The white dwarf star brightens in the sky due to the matter released by the red giant star accumulating over time until a detonation occurs, resulting in a nova eruption. This phenomenon occurs approximately every 80 years and is visible to the naked eye for about a week, resembling the sudden appearance of a new star. The impending explosion is expected to happen soon, as it is a recurring event that has been observed for over 800 years, with the last one occurring in 1946 and a slight advancement in its brightness expected this time. According to astronomers, the explosion could occur at any moment.However, an exact date cannot be determined by experts. It is anticipated that the event will occur around the end of September. To find the star, it is located in the constellation Corona Borealis but will not be visible until the thermonuclear eruption. You can still find it by using other astronomical techniques. The simplest method is to identify the Big Dipper, begin from there, and track the curve of its handle. You will then observe a shiny red star known as Arcturus. Towards the northeast, locate another star named Vega, and in between these two stars, the Blaze Star will become visible.
Image Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center A star that was supposed to explode in May and June has yet to show any signs of doing so. However, it is expected that the ‘Blaze Star,’ also known ...