Cosmic Cannibal Star System Poised for a Daytime Supernova

Astronomers have solved the 123-year-old mystery of the V Sagittae binary system. A white dwarf star is rapidly accreting matter from its companion, causing extreme brightness. Observations from the Very Large Telescope (VLT) reveal the white dwarf is accumulating more material than it can handle, leading to a predicted nova outburst in the coming years, potentially culminating in a daytime-visible supernova brighter than the full moon. This 'cosmic cannibal's' demise promises a spectacular celestial fireworks display.