Image Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. An anticipated stellar explosion of the star known as 'Blaze Star' or T Coronae Borealis is still pending, despite initial predictions for May and June. However, astronomers expect that the cosmic event is imminent. With a magnitude of +2, comparable to the North Star, the recurring nova 'Blaze Star' will briefly illuminate the sky before returning to its usual brightness. Situated 3,000 light-years away in the Corona Borealis constellation, one would need 57 million years to reach it at a speed of 35,000 mph.

This star is part of a binary system where a red giant and a white dwarf orbit each other, with a significant age gap between the two. Material from the red giant is transferred to the white dwarf over time, leading to periodic detonations known as novae. Although the white dwarf will shine brightly during an eruption, it remains intact and eventually returns to its normal luminosity. This cycle occurs regularly, with the last observed event in 1946, now anticipated to happen sooner due to a preceding event. The explosion is expected to occur anytime now, allowing observers to witness the celestial spectacle.However, an exact date cannot be determined by experts. It is anticipated that the event will occur near the conclusion of September. Here is how you can identify it: The celestial body is situated within the Corona Borealis constellation, although it will not be visible until the thermonuclear explosion occurs. Nevertheless, various astronomical methods can be utilized to locate it. The simplest approach is to identify the Big Dipper, then track along the curve of its handle. Eventually, you will observe a brilliant red star known as Arcturus. To the northeast, pinpoint another star named Vega, and the Blaze Star will be situated between these two stars.