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Monday, June 23, 2025

Nova V462 Lupi, 2025

Eastern evening sky at 19:00 as seen from Melbourne, similar views will be seen from elsewhere in Australia at the equivalent local time (click to embiggen) Closeup view of the constellation of Lupus with the location of the nova indicated by the open circle. Map via Wikipedia

A nova has erupted in the constellation of Lupus, the wolf. Known as nova V426 Lupi it is faint (around magnitude 5.7, at the unaided eye threshold) and may be glimpsed by those with good visual acuity under dark sky conditions.  However, it is best with binoculars of a small telescope. It is well placed for southern hemisphere observers and visible from the early evening on. 

The nova is likely to fade over the coming days, and it is worthwhile following it as it does so. You may want to keep a record of its magnitude over this time. 

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