Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

A star exploded in the Lupus constellation. Here's how to see the nova in the night sky this month


V462 Lupi will soon vanish from the night sky, but before it does, the dark skies around the new moon present a perfect time to head away from city lights to hunt down the light from this ancient nova.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Space.com

Read more on:

Photo of Star

Star

Photo of Lupus

Lupus

Photo of lupus constellation

lupus constellation

Related news:

News photo

How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week

News photo

Under attack: How humanity is losing the night sky

News photo

Stargazing flight: how Bogong moths use the night sky to navigate hundreds of kilometers - EurekAlert!