Scientists say the star system in the constellation Corona Borealis explodes every 80 years or so. Astronomers say it could erupt again on March 27, according to a paper published by the American ...

When it does take place, the outburst will be brief but it will appear as a new star in the sky for a little less than a week ...

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T his time last year, astrophiles were gearing up for a "once-in-a-lifetime" spectacle—only it never happened. The celestial ...

WR 104 is notable not just for the rarity of Wolf-Rayet stars in the galaxy, but also for the spiral shape its escaping dust ...

A look back at all of the spectacular tests — and failures — that have punctuated SpaceX's development of its Starship rocket ...

This rare exploding star event could offer a stunning cosmic display, a momentous occasion for both scientists and stargazers ...

Astronomers say that for many people, it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” cosmic event. A star in the T Corona Borealis (T CrB) ...

A star called T Corona Borealis may "go nova" next week, making the star briefly visible to the naked eye. It last happened ...

T Corona Borealis is a dim star in a constellation, which is finally near exploding, making it the brightest it has ever been ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend, which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...