The star known as 'Blaze Star,' or T Coronae Borealis, was expected to explode in May or June, but has not shown any signs of doing so yet. However, it is anticipated that this cosmic explosion is imminent. T Coronae Borealis, currently 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. It is situated in the Corona Borealis constellation, approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth, requiring 57 million years to reach even at a speed of 35,000 mph. Blaze Star is part of a binary star system, comprised of a large red giant star and a small hot white dwarf star orbiting each other, with a significant age difference between them. The detonation occurs when matter released by the red giant accumulates on the white dwarf over time. The cosmic event, known as a nova, brightens the white dwarf in the sky but does not cause its disintegration, eventually returning to its original brightness. This occurrence, visible to the naked eye for a week, seemingly unveils a new star in the sky. The explosion is expected to happen soon, as it occurs every 80 years, with the last recorded event in 1946, and a forecasted earlier occurrence this time due to a prior event triggering the explosion experienced in 1946. This phenomenon has been observed for over 800 years, offering a unique opportunity for viewers to witness and gather data. NASA confirms that the explosion may happen at any time, day or night.However, an exact date cannot be determined, experts predict that the event is likely to occur in late September. To find the star, which is located in the Corona Borealis constellation but won't be visible until the thermonuclear eruption, you can use other astronomical references. One simple method is to first find the Big Dipper, then follow the curve of its handle to identify the bright red star Arcturus. From there, locate Vega in the northeast, and the Blaze Star will be situated between these two stars.
