Westerners Will Soon See a Star Explode

Call it an eclipse consolation prize. [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Corona Borealis, the constellation where this year's nova will appear. Photo by Allexxandar/Getty Images. If you haven't made plans for tomorrow's total solar eclipse, it's getting late to hit the road. Hotels rooms are scarce and expensive, and major traffic jams are expected as travelers flock toward the narrow band of totality. (It's not too late to [tune into a livestream of the event](, though.) Luckily, Mother Nature is offering a consolation prize: an exploding star that will be visible all over the West. This explosion, which scientists call a nova, won't be quite as dramatic as an eclipse, but it's actually much more rare. A total solar eclipse happens somewhere on Earth about every 18 months. The star in question, on the other hand, T Coronae Borealis, is an extremely unusual white dwarf star that blows its top (well, its outer gas layer) once every 79 or 80 years. So it will be, almost literally, a once-in-a-lifetime sight. Scientists don't know exactly what day this will happen, but think [it could be any time between now and September](. That's good news, because Corona Borealis, the constellation where T Coronae Borealis is found, is prominent in Western skies all spring and summer. So if you're not busy polishing up your eclipse glasses, go outside this evening and familiarize yourself with this elegant little arrangement of stars, one of the few constellations that looks anything like what it's supposed to be. (The Latin name means "Northern Crown.") At the very least, [you'll be prepared when the big event happens]( and will notice when the bright new star appears. And, who knows, tonight could be the night, so it never hurts to look. —Nicole Clausing, newsletter editor A 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Star System Explosion Is Coming Soon—Here's How to See It NASA experts and celestial superfans are over the moon about this one. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( The Recipes You Should Be Cooking in April These spring showstoppers are the most delicious way to end your winter cooking hibernation. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( You'd Never Guess That This Expansive and Stunning Home Used to Be a Dated Duplex An architect spent over a decade transforming the house. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   Read the Newest Issue on Apple News! Did you know that you can [read the current issue]( in its entirety on Apple News? You can access back issues, too, like our dedicated wine edition, or our last Travel issue, containing the results of our most recent Travel Awards. It's all free to Apple News subscribers. [Take Me to the Issue!](   Before & After: This Kitchen Had Plenty of Natural Light But Needed a Serious Style Upgrade It went from outdated to sleek. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( Dopamine Decor Is the Happiest Home Trend of the Moment—Here's How to Do It Right C'mon get happy! [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( This Company Behind Epic IKEA Kitchen Hacks Is Launching Its Own Cabinet Line Semihandmade now has their own cabinet boxes to go with their 40+ designer doors and sides, including Sarah Sherman Samuel's bestselling front collection. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( Should You Hire a Travel Advisor for Your Next Trip? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself First What to know before you hire a pro. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now](   [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](removeList=SUN%20Weekly%20NL) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( [Mastodon]( [Post.news]( [Bluesky]( Copyright 2024 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.