Technology • Jul 03, 2025

Witness rare dual nova explosions in southern sky

If you're in the southern hemisphere, look up—two novas are lighting up the night sky at the same time, which is super rare!
Astronomers first spotted V462 Lupi in the Lupus constellation on June 12, and then V572 Velorum popped up in Vela on June 25.
Both have become bright enough to see with just your eyes.

TL;DR

What are novae and how to spot them?

A nova happens when a white dwarf star steals material from its neighbor until it explodes and suddenly shines way brighter.
Seeing two at once doesn't happen often, so it's a big deal for space fans.
If you want to catch them: V462 Lupi is near Delta Lupi and Kappa Centauri in Lupus, while V572 Velorum hangs out close to Mu Velorum and Phi Velorum in Vela.