September 10, 2024

This Week in Amateur Radio

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A star could explode … this month. Here’s what to expect

Move over, eclipse. There’s a new star in town.

A nova outburst is expected to be seen in the night sky by the end of the month, providing a rare chance for skywatchers in Florida, according to NASA.

Because the nova outburst only happens once every roughly 80 years, it could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many.

But there’s a problem: researchers don’t know exactly when it will happen.

The star system — T Coronae Borealis (“T CrB”) — last exploded in 1946, and astronomers believe it will do so again sometime between now and September.

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