ByJamie Carter

ByJamie Carter,

Senior Contributor.

A new star has appeared in the night sky and is rapidly brightening, according to amateur astronomers. Called V462 Lupi, it’s currently 3.3 million times brighter than usual and visible to the naked eye, though only from more southerly regions of North America.

The Lupus constellation, home to V462 Lupi, a nova that is rapidly brightening.