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A 'new star' has exploded into the night sky — and you can see it from North America
- A 'new star' has exploded in the constellation Lupus within the Milky Way and is visible in parts of North America.
- Spotted on June 12, the star brightened from an initial magnitude of +8.7 to +5.7 by June 18.
- Named V462 Lupi, astronomers believe it is a classical nova, a stellar explosion shining temporary bright in the sky.
- The star, located in Lupus constellation, could continue to brighten making it more visible.
- Visible from the Southern Hemisphere, it can also be seen from North America near the southern horizon after sunset.
- Amateur astronomers in the U.S. have reported sightings in states like Arizona, California, and even as far north as Lake Superior.
- Naked-eye classical novas like V462 Lupi are rare occurrences, typically observable once a year.
- Some novas recur periodically like the Blaze Star, expected to reappear every 80 years, showing the unpredictability of these events.
- No certainty exists on V462 Lupi's future behavior as it is the first recorded appearance.
- Discovering such novas offers insights into stellar evolution and adds a celestial spectacle for astronomers and stargazers.
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