T Coronae Borealis Blaze Star Set for Rare 2025 Nova Eruption Visible to Naked Eye After 80 Years

Astronomers are eagerly watching for a celestial light show that happens only once every 80 years. The star T Coronae Borealis, nicknamed the “Blaze Star,” is expected to suddenly brighten between March and November 2025, becoming visible to the naked eye. This rare event, called a nova, will allow people to witness a stellar explosion without telescopes or special equipment. The star will briefly shine as brightly as the North Star before fading back to normal within days. “This will be the first eruption of T Coronae Borealis observed with modern multi-wavelength instruments,” notes NASA, highlighting why scientists are particularly … Continue reading T Coronae Borealis Blaze Star Set for Rare 2025 Nova Eruption Visible to Naked Eye After 80 Years