May 23, 2023 · During the last few days, astronomers have been pointing their telescopes toward a familiar object in the night sky for a look at a rare event: A new supernova.

Mar 22, 2024 · A rare cosmic eruption is expected to occur in the Milky Way in the coming months — an outburst so bright that a “new” star will seemingly appear for a short time in the night sky.

May 24, 2023 · When a massive star dies, it goes out with a bang, creating a stunningly bright explosion that can temporarily change the look of the night sky.

Jun 5, 2023 · A new supernova that burst into the night sky in May 2023 should remain visible in the Pinwheel Galaxy for some time, astronomers say.

Feb 27, 2025 · Any day now, the star T Coronae Borealis might appear in the sky for the first time in 80 years! Where should you look to see it? Use the Star Walk 2 or Sky Tonight app to find out the exact area in your sky where the star will appear.

Aug 24, 2024 · Keep an eye on the sky for the second half of 2024 and you might be able to witness a rare astronomical event. A space scientist explains how nova events work and where to look.

May 26, 2023 · A star in the Pinwheel Galaxy has exploded into a new supernova that was confirmed in May 2023. Here's how to see it for yourself in the night sky.

May 29, 2024 · Sometime between now and the end of the year, a giant stellar explosion is likely going to shine in the night sky. This blast, called a nova, is expected to be so bright that it will be visible even from major cities.

Jun 9, 2023 · A sparkling new supernova has appeared in the night sky, and a telescope atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii was perfectly poised to capture the aftermath of the cosmic burst.

May 22, 2023 · By now you’ve probably seen the news that there’s a new supernova visible in the night sky, but have you seen it yet? The result of a star collapsing and exploding in a brilliant burst of...