The constellation Corona Borealis appears as a small arc near Bootes and Hercules. (NASA)
An outburst so bright that a “new” star will seemingly appear for a short time in the night sky.
The event, known as a nova, will be a once-in-a-lifetime skywatching opportunity for those in the Northern Hemisphere, according to NASA,
“They called it in Latin ‘signum mirabile,’ which translates to ‘wonderful omen.’ It was thought to be a good sign.”
But pinpointing the exact time when skywatchers will have a chance to see this “wonderful omen” is tricky business.
“It could maybe even happen tonight,” “More probably it’ll be within the next couple of months, and very probably before the end of summer 2024.”
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com
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