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A star predicted to explode in May and June has not shown signs of doing so yet. The 'Blaze Star,' also known as T Coronae Borealis, is anticipated to finally undergo a cosmic explosion. Shining at a magnitude of +2, similar to the North Star, T Coronae Borealis is a recurring nova that will illuminate the sky for a brief period before returning to its original brightness.

Blaze Star is currently situated in the Corona Borealis constellation, approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth. To travel to the star would take around 57 million years at a speed of 35,000 mph. It is part of a two-star system consisting of a large red giant star and a small white dwarf star orbiting each other, with billions of years of age difference. Material released by the red giant feeds into the white dwarf, eventually causing a detonation and resulting in a nova eruption.

This nova event, which occurs every 80 years, will be visible to the naked eye for a week, appearing as a sudden new star in the sky. According to NASA, the explosion can happen at any time, day or night. Although the last event was in 1946, this time the brightness spike is expected two years earlier as the precursor event has already occurred, maintaining a cycle dating back over 800 years. Viewers will be able to observe and collect data from this event when it takes place.The exact date for the event cannot be determined, but experts anticipate it will likely occur near the end of September. To find it, look for the star within the Corona Borealis constellation, which will become visible during the thermonuclear eruption. You can still identify it using various astronomical techniques. One simple method is to locate the Big Dipper, then trace the curve of its handle. You will eventually see a shining red star named Arcturus. Also, look for Vega in the northeast, and between these two stars, the Blaze Star will appear.