NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
- A nova 3,000 light-years from Earth is due to become visible from Earth.
- T Coronae Borealis should outshine the North Star for up to a week at some point in coming months.
- A few tips can help you see this event, which for many will be once-a-lifetime.
A nearby exploding star is due to offer a spectacular show that could outshine our North Star this year.
The star, which is 3,000 light-years from Earth, is expected to burst in a gigantic explosion — known as a nova — in the coming months.
NASA said in a statement that the once-a-lifetime event could be so big that it can be seen by the naked eye. It should be visible for up to a week.