![A tiny white dwarf star, surrounded by a swirl of material, is siphoning more material from a nearby fiery-looking red giant star in this illustration.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/062124_jb_nova_feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
Astronomy
A stellar explosion may add a temporary ‘new star’ to the night sky this summer
A nova occurs in the constellation Corona Borealis once every 80 years. Its bright light will be visible to the naked eye for up to a week.
By Jay Bennett