T Coronae Borealis Nova Outburst Prediction 2024 PDF

# T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is a binary star system located approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is known for its periodic nova outbursts, occurring roughly every 80 years. The last outburst was in 1946. **Mechanism of Nova Outbursts:** The outbursts ori...

# T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is a binary star system located approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is known for its periodic nova outbursts, occurring roughly every 80 years. The last outburst was in 1946. **Mechanism of Nova Outbursts:** The outbursts originate from the tight orbits of the red giant and white dwarf in the system. As the red giant heats up, it sheds its outer layers onto the surface of the white dwarf, creating increased pressure until a nova explosion occurs. **Timing of the Next Outburst:** NASA expects the next outburst to occur sometime before September 2024. However, precise timing is difficult to determine. The event may occur as soon as tonight, more likely within a couple of months, and very probably before the end of summer. The nova will be visible to the unaided eye for several days and will appear as a bright star in the northern sky. Binoculars will provide a clearer view over a week.