SCIENCEJun 22 · 08:00 UTCCBC NEWS

Remember that star that was supposed to explode in 2024? It didn't, but it could still happen soon

A new naked-eye star was expected in 2024 but did not occur. Astronomers still consider it possible that the star could explode soon.

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