SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 1, 2025Science News

A rare chance to see two exploding stars is happening in the southern sky

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Two exploding stars in the Milky Way are visible to the naked eye in the southern sky, a rare astronomical event. These novas in the Lupus and Vela constellations may remain visible for a few more nights. Novas occur when a white dwarf star pulls material from a companion star, causing a bright explosion. This dual nova event is uncommon, with naked-eye novas typically happening once every couple of years.

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