Star Erupts Every 80 Years

T Coronae Borealis is a binary star system located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Corona Borealis. It is also known as the Blaze Star. Approximately every 80 years, T Coronae Borealis goes nova. A nova is an explosion which causes the star to brighten up for a short time. A nova occurs when a white dwarf takes hydrogen from a nearby, larger star that is usually a red giant, resulting in a thermonuclear explosion. The last time this eruption was recorded was in 1946. Astronomers have said that T Coronae Borealis is expected to go nova sometime this year. The eruption will make T Coronae Borealis one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

Source:Cape Cod Times