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Sun, 09 May 2021 17:44 UTC A star in the constellation Cassiopeia that flared into view during mid-March has erupted to naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can! © Bob King Nova Cassiopeia 2021 (V1405 Cas) shines at magnitude 5.5 on Saturday night, May 8th, from Duluth, Minnesota. Its located about 5.5° above the familiar W of Cassiopeia. The view faces north around 11:30 p.m. local time. Novae are full of surprises. When discovered at the onset of the explosion, a nova can brighten...