Image Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center A star known as 'Blaze Star' or T Coronae Borealis, initially predicted to explode in May or June, has yet to exhibit any signs of eruption. However, astronomers anticipate that this cosmic event is imminent. T Coronae Borealis, shining at a magnitude comparable to the North Star, will brighten the night sky for a brief period before returning to its usual luminosity.

Located in the constellation Corona Borealis about 3,000 light-years away from Earth, Blaze Star is part of a binary system consisting of a large red giant and a small white dwarf star with a significant age gap. Material from the red giant is transferred to the white dwarf, leading to periodic detonations known as novas. Despite the white dwarf becoming more radiant during these events, it remains intact and eventually returns to its original state.

The next eruption, a remarkable celestial phenomenon, is expected soon and will be visible to the naked eye for approximately a week. This recurring event has been observed for over 800 years, with the last occurrence in 1946. Viewers will have the opportunity to witness this spectacle and gather valuable data during the event, which can be observed at any time of day or night.Experts are unable to determine a specific date, but they anticipate the event to occur around the end of September. To find the star, look for it in the constellation Corona Borealis, though it won’t be visible until the thermonuclear eruption. Other astronomical methods can help you locate it. One simple way is to first find the Big Dipper, then follow the arc of its handle to a bright red star named Arcturus. Next, locate the star Vega in the northeast, and the Blaze Star will be positioned between the two.